Kailash Satyarthi
Indian Social Worker · age 72
- Age
- 72
- Born
- January 11, 1954
- Generation
- Baby boomer
- From
- Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality
- India
the story
Kailash Satyarthi (born 11 January 1954) is an Indian social reformer who campaigned against child labor in India and advocated for the universal right to education and right to life for children. In 2014, he was the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, along with Malala Yousafzai, "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education." He is the founder of multiple social activist organizations, including Bachpan Bachao...
known for
- Occupation
- Children's rights activist and social reformer