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It is certified that this final project of Public Relations on “Breaking Chains: Ending Child
Labor” is an original work completed by Ahsan Sajjad under the supervision of Ms. Shazia
Ismail Toor. The study was conducted to fulfil the requirement for my BS (Morning) degree in
Mass Communication with the specialization in Advertising & Public Relations, Session 2017 –
2021 from the Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
One of the greatest pleasures of writing this study is acknowledging the efforts of many
people who may not appear on the cover. Still, their support, cooperation, friendship, and
I express my sincere gratitude to my Mentor & Supervisor, Ma’am Shazia Ismail Toor, who
guided and motivated me at every step. Her guidance was beneficial in doing this project. It
was due to her support, advice, and assistant that I have completed this study.
Finally, a big shout-out to all those people without whom this project would only be a
dream. I want to thank all those people who participated in making my TVC and my friends
who were always there for me whenever I needed them. Their support was more than
CHAPTER 01
• What is PR?
• Child Labor in Pakistan
• Child Labor in Rural Areas
• Child Labor After COVID-19: A Fresh Surge
CHAPTER 02
• Lack of Awareness in Underdeveloped Areas of Lahore
• Consequences of Child Labor
• Necessity of a Two-folded Awareness Campaign
CHAPTER 03
• Rationale for Selecting This Topic
• Previous Campaigns on Child Labor in Pakistan
• Research sources
CHAPTER 04
• PR Campaign
• Campaign Name
• Slogan
• Logo
• Target Audience
• Duration
• Objectives & Goals
• Budget
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 05
• Recommendations
• Blog articles
• Radio message
• Seminar
• Press Release
CHAPTER 06
• PR Tools
• Print ad
• Banner
• Brochure
• Flyer
• Tiktok vidoes
• Whatsapp message
• Facebook page
• Tiktok videos
• Instagram Page
• Promotional Items
• References
CHAPTER
01
WHAT IS PR?
Public relations (PR) involves the deliberate management of information disclosure,
government agencies, or non-profit organizations) and the public, with the goal of
whereas advertising is provided by external parties. Public relations can utilize public-
interest issues and news items, which do not necessarily require direct payment from
organizations or individuals. This sets it apart from advertising, which falls under the
build a positive image for clients without relying on paid marketing or advertising, often
process that sets out to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between two
or more parties. (Rodsevich, 2022) However, advertising has also become integrated into
Raising awareness against child labor is crucial for society. It serves as a powerful tool
for liberation and can contribute to social equality. This project report emphasizes the
associated with child labor. The fight against child labor requires education to be
supervision. These factors are essential in achieving effective awareness and bringing an
A significant social issue plaguing Pakistan is the prevalence of child labor. Millions of
Pakistani children are engaged in various forms of labor, depriving them of their right to
education. Among the numerous challenges they face, the absence of awareness and
understanding regarding child labor exacerbates the problem. Efforts should be focused on
raising awareness about the detrimental effects of child labor and advocating for its
eradication. By emphasizing the importance of awareness against child labor, we can strive to
provide a conducive environment that enables children to enjoy their right to education and
About 3.3 million of Pakistani children are trapped in child labor, depriving them of their
childhood, their health and education, and condemning them to a life of poverty and want.
Only 34% of children under five are registered at birth nationally. (Child Protection, n.d.)
Birth registration is a fundamental right of all children as legal proof of a child’s existence and
Child labor in rural areas of Pakistan remains a pressing issue, hindering the educational
prospects and well-being of countless children. The Annual Status of Education Report
(ASER) for Pakistan reveals that in rural areas, around 22% of children aged 6-16 are out
of school, with many of them compelled to work instead. The persistence of child labor
enforcing legislation to protect children from exploitation and ensure their right to a
Million more children risk being pushed into child labor as a result of the COVID-19
crisis, which could lead to the first rise in child labour after 20 years of progress,
according to a new brief from the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF.
(Wylie, 2020) Children already in child labour may be working longer hours or under
worsening conditions, the report says. More of them may be forced into the worst forms
According to the brief, COVID-19 could result in a rise in poverty and therefore to an
increase in child labour as households use every available means to survive. Some studies
show that a one percentage point rise in poverty leads to at least a 0.7 per cent increase in
Evidence is gradually mounting that child labour was rising as schools close during the
pandemic. “In times of crisis, child labour becomes a coping mechanism for many
families,” said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore. (Wylie, 2020) Temporary
school closures affected more than 1 billion learners in over 130 countries. Even when
classes restarted, some parents were no longer be able to afford to send their children to
school.
CHAPTER
02
CAUSES OF CHILD LABOR IN UNDERDEVELOPED
AREAS OF LAHORE
290,000 (OOSC) children do not attend to school every day over the globe. This isn't because
they're unwell or because they are forced to do labor by their parents or other influential
guardians. And this isn't why kids don't want to be at school. These 290,000 children who miss
primary school right now are yearning to sit and study every day in a classroom.
Because their Parents say ‘education being expensive’, ‘children too young’ and their children
say ‘parents not allowing us to attend’ and also because they are a child laborer, their country
is too poor to cater them properly, some of them have disabilities and also they are girls.
POVERTY
Poverty is the greatest single cause behind child labour. A middle-class person earns around Rs
1200 a day on average. He has to feed nine or ten people with their daily wage. A large number
of girls and boys are employed in the wholesale and retail industry in urban areas.
Child labour includes the use of dangerous tools or forcing the child to carry heavy objects. The
difficulty of task creates a problem as malnutrition, depression, drug addiction etc. If a person
strives for unemployment, it is apparent that he chooses a non-ethical attitude which involves
Education can lead to peace and harmony, but when you are uneducated, on the other hand peace
and harmony transforms into a materialistic rage of hunger. Because society will lead to
unemployment and poverty when there is no education. New analysis by Oxfam, using
UNESCO data, finds that a child from a poor Family in developing nations is seven times less
likely than a child of a rich Family to graduate high school. Moreover child labor causes
hundreds of thousands of children being out of school. Currently, Pakistan has the world’s
children aged 5-16 not attending school, representing 44 per cent of the total population in this
Lahore's literacy rates is 65%. Roughly 8.8% of children between 5 and 9 years of age in Lahore
are away from school. The number of children growing older dramatically increases - over 26%
of children 14-16 years old are out of school. Every seventh child is out of school in Lahore
district.
In the 3-16 age group, the overall registration rate is 87% of all children and nearly 12% of
preschool ages 3-6. The registration percentage is 92% for children aged 5-16 years.
The overall rate of dropout from Grade I through V has been 31.3% (Male=40.2%,
Female=19.2%).
• Continuation Rate in Lahore
After primary education, the retention rate declines substantially. 69 pc are kept for Class 5 and
just 28pc for Class 10 of all primary children in Pakistan. 62 p.c. students go to government
schools, but just 20 p.c. make it to higher education. The situation of continuation rate in Lahore
During this campaign, we will run a two-pronged awareness campaign to effectively combat
child labor in Lahore. This campaign will primarily target two distinct but interrelated groups:
unknowingly send their children into hazardous labor conditions. Our first target group
consists of these parents who need to be informed about the risks and legal implications
of child labor. We aim to empower them with the knowledge and resources to make
of mobilizing change agents within society, we will also focus on students and educators
from higher institutions. By raising awareness among them about the issue of child labor,
we hope to inspire individuals who can actively engage with affected communities,
advocate for policy changes, and initiate grassroots initiatives to eradicate child labor in
Lahore.
This two-pronged approach ensures that both the affected families and potential change-makers
in society are informed and empowered to contribute to our campaign's success which essential
Empowering Communities
Holistic Approach:
CHAPTER
03
campaign 'Breaking Chains: Ending Child Labor’. This campaign will begin its mission in
Lahore by launching several initiatives with the goal of rooting out the child labor system
through running an effective campaign against child labor, helping poor family by meeting their
financial needs and ensuring accessibility to quality education for hundreds of thousands out-of-
school children in less developed areas of Lahore like Misri Bazaar, Gujjarpura ,Mughalpura,
UNICEF Pakistan:
UNICEF has been working to eliminate child labor and promote child rights in Pakistan. They
collaborate with the government, civil society organizations, and communities to develop and
BBA is a movement led by Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi that fights against child labor, child
trafficking, and child exploitation. While BBA is based in India, they have also been active in
They have undertaken several initiatives to raise awareness about child labor and work towards
its eradication.
in Pakistan. They undertake advocacy campaigns and initiatives to address child labor and other
ILO’S
“Call for Action: Accelerating efforts towards prevention and elimination of child labour”
In commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL), the ILO Country Office for
Pakistan, hosted a symposium at Ramada Hotel, Islamabad, Wednesday, 29 June 2022, under
Asia Regional Child Labour (ARC) Project, being implemented with the financial support of the
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). (Call for Action: Accelerating efforts
Ms Munawar Sultana, National Project Coordinator for ARC Project, set the scene by
acquainting the participants with the key objectives of the project, progress made so far, the on-
going and planned activities. showcased the knowledge products and shared the programs/
partnerships and mobilizing stakeholders for accelerated joint efforts towards prevention and
RESEARCH SOURCES
Here are some sources that helped us in collecting data on child labor:
International Labor Organization (ILO): The ILO is a specialized agency of the United
Nations that deals with labor-related issues. They provide comprehensive data, research reports,
and publications on child labor, including statistics, case studies, and policy recommendations.
UNICEF: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works to protect children's rights and
improve their well-being. They publish research reports, surveys, and studies on child labor,
focusing on its impact on education, health, and overall child development. UNICEF's website
contains a wealth of information on child labor, particularly from a child rights perspective.
World Bank: The World Bank conducts research on various global development issues,
including child labor. They publish reports, studies, and data on child labor prevalence, its
causes, and its economic and social consequences. The World Bank's website offers access to
their research publications and databases, which can be useful for your research.
actively work to combat child labor and publish research on the topic. Organizations such as
Anti-Slavery International, Human Rights Watch, Save the Children, and Global March Against
Child Labour produce reports, case studies, and policy briefs that can provide valuable insights
04
PR CAMPAIGN
• Campaign name
LABOR SURGE”
• Slogan
• Logo
Target Audience
sending their children to work in child labor. They are the primary focus because they make
decisions regarding their children's involvement in child labor. Your campaign aims to raise
awareness among them about the risks and consequences of child labor and provide them with
This group consists of students and educators from higher education institutions, such as
universities and colleges, located in Lahore. They are potential change-makers and advocates
who can play a crucial role in addressing the issue. By educating this group about child labor and
its consequences, you aim to mobilize them to actively participate in awareness campaigns,
Duration of our campaign is 3 months. We will try to reach at least 30% of our target audience
• Focusing and improving out-of-school children (OOSC) enrollment and retention, aged
• The goal is to create awareness about education in masses to boost enrolment rate of
children in schools. In addition,' Taleem Tamaam Ke Liye' will also coordinate with education
opportunity for a full course in quality primary education in the face of severe poverty, cultural
• Providing education at doorsteps to facilitate more girls to schools is also main objective
of this campaign.
Budget:
1. Print ads
Grand Total of Radio PSM = 94500
2. Banner
3. Brochure
5. Caps
Cost of 1 Cap=200
6. Notebooks
7. Shirts
8. Bags
• Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and blogs articles are free to use online tools so they
are effectively cost- effective ways of communication.
Grand Total of all the above Expenditures= 5464640 PKR (All mentioned above currencies is
in PKR)
CHAPTER
05
RECOMMENDATIONS
school supplies.
that can reach remote areas, allowing children to receive education closer to
their homes.
limited means.
financial situation.
compliance with child labor laws, penalizing employers who exploit child
4) Public-Private Partnerships:
education.
the harmful effects of child labor. These workshops can cover topics such as
generating opportunities.
disseminate information about the risks associated with child labor and the
parents. These individuals can include local leaders, respected elders, or parents
who have successfully withdrawn their children from labor and enrolled them
in schools.
and engage in one-on-one conversations with parents. During these visits, they
suggestions to the specific local context and engage stakeholders at various levels to
Introduction
Child labor is a grave violation of human rights that robs children of their childhood,
education, and well-being. Despite global efforts to eradicate this issue, millions of
fostering international collaboration, we can work towards ending child labor and
Child labor refers to the employment of children in work that is mentally, physically,
denies access to education, jeopardizes their health, and hinders their overall
systems, and demand for cheap labor are some of the underlying causes of child labor.
Education is key to breaking the cycle of child labor. By providing free, compulsory,
and quality education to all children, we can empower them with the knowledge and
skills needed for a brighter future. Governments and international organizations must
invest in education infrastructure, train teachers, and remove barriers that prevent
Education not only equips children with the tools to escape the clutches of exploitation
but also contributes to their personal growth and the development of societies as a
whole.
Enacting and enforcing legislation that explicitly prohibits child labor is essential.
from exploitation, ensuring that they are not engaged in hazardous work and that their
penalties should be imposed on those who violate these laws, serving as a deterrent
Businesses, both large and small, have a crucial role to play in eradicating child labor.
They must adopt responsible practices throughout their supply chains, ensuring that
child labor is not utilized in any stage of production. Companies should conduct
regular audits, provide fair wages, and create safe working conditions for employees.
By prioritizing ethical sourcing and supporting suppliers who uphold human rights,
businesses can contribute to the eradication of child labor and set a positive example
cooperation is crucial for sharing best practices, gathering data, and implementing
policies, while civil society organizations can raise awareness, advocate for children's
rights, and provide support to affected communities. Individuals can support fair trade
Conclusion
world where all children can enjoy their right to childhood, education, and a promising
future. Together, let us break the chains that bind them and work towards a brighter,
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They shared their thoughts, problems and possible solutions. During the seminar we
9. Press Release
We released a press release to further promote our campaign’s goals and objectives and
The purpose of this is to ensure that not a single child remain out of school in Lahore. This
is a critical reason to donate money for child education in backward and slum areas of
Lahore for children whose parents cannot afford to send their children to school.
Ahsan Sajjad
Email: Ahsanbaryar931@gmail.com
Ph. #03354165344
CHAPTER
06
PR TOOLS
This stage includes several communication techniques that we employed to reach out to our
target audience. We used these techniques to reach out to our target audience and inform
them.
1. Print ad
The main focus of our print ad is emphasizing the awareness of child labor in
supporting our campaign's goal while also inviting them to join us in a noble
The banner we created is for awareness purposes, with an image of our campaign, and
it invites people to participate in this healthy activity and to be a part of the awareness
campaign. A banner is used to inform the general public about an upcoming event.
3. Brochure
We distributed brochures to the college and university students so that they discuss it
among themselves and gather funds for this campaign. The brochure is as follows
4. Flyers
We handed flyers to people from all walks of life. Because having a physical appearance
and the more information they receive about our campaign will aid in the success of our
campaign.
5. Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool for communicating and interacting with individuals. We are
all aware that nowadays rarest individuals do not use social media and do not have an
• Instagram page
• Facebook page.
• Tiktok Page
• WhatsApp Message
Facebook Page
page called "Breaking Chains: Ending Child Labor" The only goal is to communicate
with the general public in order to make them as aware of the situation of child labor
and its consequences as possible. We will post images related to the goals of our
campaign. Quote messages and slogans will also be available to entice people to join
our campaign.
Instagram Page
Instagram is a social networking website that allows users to share photos and videos.
We attempted to target folks who do not use Facebook by using Instagram. Because
Instagram is so popular over the world. We created an Instagram account to reach out
to our audience with interesting and appealing photographs and video posts of the
street art. “Breaking Chains: Ending Child Labor” is the name of the page.
Tiktok videos
WhatsApp Message
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Wylie, H. (2020). COVID-19 may push millions more children into child labour – ILO and UNICEF. New
York: unicef.