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“It's easier to be ignorant and say I don't know about the problem. But once you know, once you've seen it in their eyes, then you have a responsibility to do something. There is strength in numbers, and if we all work together as a team, we can be unstoppable.”

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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