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“Collectively, we have all it takes to create a just and peaceful world, but we must work together and share our talents. We all need one another to find happiness within ourselves and within the world.”

Quote by Craig Kielburger

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Craig Kielburger
Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger, born on December 17, 1982, is a social activist known for his advocacy for children's rights and his fight against child labor. At the age of 12, he co-founded Free The Children, an international non-governmental organization committed to helping children around the world gain education, health, and freedom. He has dedicated his efforts to promoting the global movement for children's rights and against child labor ever since. more

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