Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian children’s rights activist who founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement) in 1980. He was awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Malala Yousafzai.
Kailash Satyarthi’s career
He is the founder of multiple social activist organizations, including Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Global March Against Child Labour, Global Campaign for Education and Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation.
Unknown Facts About Kailash Satyarthi
- Kailash Satyarthi and his team at Bachpan Bachao Andolan have liberated more than 90,000 children in India from child labour, slavery and trafficking.
- He has served on the board and committee of several international organisations including the Center for Victims of Torture (USA), the International Labor Rights Fund (USA), and the Cocoa Initiative.
- In 1980, Sathyarthi gave up his career as an electrical engineer and then founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Childhood Movement).
Relationship status of Kailash Satyarthi
Married
Kailash Satyarthi Biography
Name | Kailash Satyarthi |
Real Name | Kailash Satyarthi |
Nickname | Kailash |
Profession | Activist |
Date of Birth | 11 January 1954 |
Age | 67 |
Father Name | Yet to be updated |
Mother Name | Yet to be updated |
Height | 5′ 5″ |
Weight | 63 Kg |
Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign | Not Known |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduated |
Networth | Yet to be updated |
Hobbies | Listening Music, Watching TV |
Hometown | Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Married | Yes |
Spouse Name | Sumedha Satyarthi |
Current City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |