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ITV News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Jewish community call for Manchester Bob Vylan concert to be cancelled after Glastonbury IDF chants
A Jewish community has called on a music venue to cancel their upcoming Bob Vylan concert after the rap punk duo used "appalling" discriminatory language during their Glastonbury Festival set. Lead singer, also called Bobby Vylan, led crowds in chants of 'Free, free Palestine' and 'Death, death to the IDF' on Saturday, which was live streamed on an iPlayer. The band is due to perform on 5 and 6 July at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester but the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region (JRC) have urged the venue to call off the show. The JRC has described Bob Vylan's performance at Worthy Farm as "hate-filled" and "are concerned the gig will be used to further promote hate speech." In a statement, a spokesperson said: "The fallout from his appalling, hate filled concert at Glastonbury has shocked the Jewish community. "Whilst appreciating the importance of artistic freedom, this individual now has a history of openly inciting violence against Jewish and Israeli people. "It should be noted that those showing solidarity with Jewish or Israeli artists cancelled by venues for no reason has been in precious short supply from those who have championed acts like Bob Vylan or Kneecap. "We call on the Victoria Warehouse to cancel the performance given the legitimate concerns we have that this platform will be used to further promote hate speech.' The JRC say their concerns "have been noted" by Victoria Warehouse, but the venue has yet to release an official statement. It comes as the BBC face questions about the performance which was live streamed on iPlayer, with a spokesperson for the broadcaster describing the comments as "deeply offensive." In a statement, the spokesperson said: 'The judgment on Saturday to issue a warning on screen while streaming online was in line with our editorial guidelines. 'In addition, we took the decision not to make the performance available on demand. The team were dealing with a live situation, but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen.' Sir Keir Starmer led the criticism from across the political spectrum over the weekend, and also referenced Belfast rap trip Kneecap, who had faced calls to be cut from the festival after a member was charged with a terror offence. Responding to the chants from Bob Vylan, the prime minister said: 'There is no excuse for this kind of appalling hate speech. 'I said that Kneecap should not be given a platform and that goes for any other performers making threats or inciting violence. 'The BBC needs to explain how these scenes came to be broadcast.' The band, who formed in Ipswich in 2017, have released four albums addressing issues to do with racism, masculinity and class. In a statement posted to Instagram, Bobby Vylan said: 'Teaching our children to speak up for the change they want and need is the only way that we make this world a better place. 'As we grow older and our fire starts to possibly dim under the suffocation of adult life and all its responsibilities, it is incredibly important that we encourage and inspire future generations to pick up the torch that was passed to us.' Have you heard our podcast Talking Politics? Every week Tom, Robert and Anushka dig into the biggest issues dominating the political agenda…
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Telangana tops child labour rescues in 2024-25; leads in raids, arrests: Report
HYDERABAD: Telangana has emerged as the top state for child labour rescues in 2024-25, with 11,063 out of 53,651 rescues nationwide. The state also recorded the most rescue operations, with JRC partners conducting 7,632 out of 38,388 actions across 24 states and UTs, in coordination with law agencies. National Convenor for Just Rights for Children (JRC) Ravi Kant told TNIE, 'Nearly 90% of rescued children across India are aged between 10-14. They were found working in sectors classified as the worst forms of child labour, including spas, massage parlours, orchestras, automotives, where they were asked to do hazardous work, and places where they were subjected to prostitution, pornography, and other forms of sexual exploitation.' These findings were part of the report titled Building the Case for Zero: How Prosecution Acts as a Tipping Point to End Child Labour, published by the Centre for Legal Action and Behaviour Change (C-LAB), the research wing of India Child Protection. Ravi Kant further stated: 'We have a network of 200 NGOs spread across 426 districts. We partner with the local law enforcement agencies and run special drives and campaigns, through which we can get this breakthrough. Speaking of Telangana, children were rescued from a total of 26 districts with the help of 10 NGOs.' The report revealed that 38,388 FIRs were registered and 5,809 arrests were made, 85% of which were related to child labour. Telangana topped the list in terms of most raids, followed by Uttar Pradesh (2,469), Rajasthan (2,453), and Madhya Pradesh (2,335). In terms of rescue, the top five states were: Telangana with 11,063, followed by Bihar (3,974), Rajasthan (3,847), Uttar Pradesh (3,804), and Delhi (2,588). States like Madhya Pradesh had fewer arrests despite high rescue numbers, highlighting enforcement gaps, the report said. Rescue operations, legal action The report accessed by TNIE further states that a total of 27,320 rescue operations were conducted across 24 states and UTs in 2024-25. Telangana (7,632) reported the highest number, followed by Uttar Pradesh (2,469), Rajasthan (2,453), and Madhya Pradesh (2,335). Under the Access to Justice for Children programme, legal action was taken in all 27,320 cases, of which 35% (9,595) resulted in FIRs, 25% (6,959) resulted in General Diary (GD) entries, and 92% of GD entries between 2021-2023 were later converted into FIRs.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- The Hindu
Telangana tops India in child labour rescues, arrests: Report
Telangana has emerged as India's leading State in tackling child labour and trafficking, with over 11,000 children rescued in the financial year 2024–25. This finding was mentioned in 'Building the Case for Zero' — a report by India Child Protection that assesses rescue operations and legal action across 24 States. According to the findings, 53,651 children were rescued across India by Just Rights for Children (JRC), a national network of over 250 NGOs. Of these, Telangana accounted for 11,063 rescues and 7,632 operations in 2024-25, outpacing larger States like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The report lauds the State's strong coordination between civil society groups and law enforcement agencies. Telangana also led in arrests, with 2,247 individuals (2,226 for child labour, 21 for sexual exploitation) arrested for offences linked to child exploitation. This legal follow-through stood in contrast to States like Uttar Pradesh, which despite rescuing over 4,095 children, made just 167 arrests, pointing to serious enforcement gaps. The report noted that 85% of all arrests nationally were related to child labour. Across the country, the most alarming trend was that nine out of 10 rescued children were engaged in the worst forms of labour, from sweatshops and domestic servitude to massage parlours, orchestras and street begging. 'These sectors, often unregulated and hidden, leave children vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse,' as stated in the report. The report stressed that while rescue operations are crucial, they must be backed by legal prosecution and rehabilitation. In Telangana's case, rescue was often followed by arrests and formal complaints, reinforcing deterrence. Dedicated rehabilitation fund To address this, the report recommends launching a National Mission to End Child Labour, backed by a dedicated rehabilitation fund, with legal enforcement at its core. A dedicated central Child Labour Rehabilitation Fund is also essential in providing financial support for the timely rehabilitation of rescued child labourers. It also calls for district-level child labour task forces, universal free and compulsory education up to the age of 18, and a zero-tolerance policy for the use of child labour in public procurement and supply chains. Mandatory prosecution of employers is deemed essential to break the cycle of abuse. 'The fact that such a large number of children were engaged in the worst forms of child labour shows that despite the efforts of the government and civil society, our national resolve to eliminate child labour remains incomplete,' said Ravi Kant, National Convener, Just Rights for Children.
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Indian Express
These states recorded the highest child labour rescues in 2024-25 — from spas, parlours, orchestras
Signifying a major crackdown on child labour and trafficking networks, Telangana, Bihar and Rajasthan have emerged as the top three states in India for child labour rescues as well as for the number of arrests in child labour related cases in 2024-25, a study by a network working in the field of child rights has shown. Of the 53,651 children rescued nationwide by a network of over 250 NGOs, Rajasthan accounted for as many as 3,847 child labour rescues while Telangana topped the list with 11,063 rescues followed by Bihar with 3,974 rescues. The network, Just Rights for Children (JRC), led the 38,889 rescue operations across 24 states and union territories in coordination with the law enforcement agencies, JRC said Monday. The report reveals even more disturbing trends: nearly 90 percent of children rescued across India were found working in sectors classified as the worst forms of child labour — including spas, massage parlours, and orchestras — where children are subjected to prostitution, pornography, and other forms of sexual exploitation. The findings are part of the report titled 'Building the Case for Zero: How Prosecution Acts as a Tipping Point to End Child Labour', published by the Centre for Legal Action and Behaviour Change (C-LAB), the research wing of JRC partner India Child Protection. The report further states that following the raids, 38,388 FIRs were registered and 5,809 arrests were made, 85 percent of which were related to child labour. Telangana led with 11,063 children rescued, followed by Bihar (3,974), Rajasthan (3,847), Uttar Pradesh (3,804), and Delhi (2,588). A total of 5,809 individuals were arrested, 85 percent of them in child labour – related cases. Telangana, Bihar, and Rajasthan reported the highest arrests, while states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh had fewer arrests despite high rescue numbers — highlighting enforcement gaps, the report said. Given the gravity of the situation, the report recommends launching a National Mission to End Child Labour, allocating adequate resources for it, and forming district-level Child Labour Task Forces. The report, which is based on the data from the rescue operations conducted by the country's largest NGO network working for child protection, is for the period April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Expressing concern on the engagement of children in the worst forms of child labour as recognised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of India, Ravi Kant, National Convener, Just Rights for Children, said: 'The fact that such a large number of children were engaged in the worst forms of child labour shows that despite the efforts of the government and civil society, our national resolve to eliminate child labour remains incomplete. India is a signatory to the ILO Convention 182, which commits to eliminating all hazardous forms of child labour. India is making sincere efforts in this direction and encouraging results are emerging'. He further said: 'This report establishes that legal action creates a fear of the law in the public mind, which acts as a deterrent against child labour. Justice for children trapped in the worst forms of child labour will only be achieved when the culprits are punished and robust mechanisms for the protection and rehabilitation of victims are in place. The government must strengthen the prosecution system, establish a Child Labour Rehabilitation Fund, and formulate a comprehensive rehabilitation policy to make these children self-reliant'. The report also emphasises legal action, education, and rehabilitation for the eradication of child labour and makes several recommendations. It said that unless strict legal action is taken against offenders, it will be difficult to curb child labour. Moreover, if there are no arrangements for the education and rehabilitation of rescued children, they will fall back into the vicious cycle of child labour. Hence, a Child Labour Rehabilitation Fund is the need of the hour. Also, ensuring free and compulsory education for up to 18 years will help in preventing child labour, as children who drop out of school are more likely to get trapped in exploitative labour, the report has stated. The report calls for comprehensive policy changes, a zero-tolerance policy on the use of child labour in government procurement, an expansion of the list of hazardous industries, state-specific child labour policies, extending the SDG 8.7 deadline to 2030, and strict, time-bound legal action against perpetrators.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
World Day against Child Labour observed in Chittoor district
As part of the campaign held against child labour, the Chittoor-based NGO Rural Education and Liberty (REAL) on Thursday announced that its volunteers, in collaboration with Just Rights for Children (JRC), rescued as many as 40 children from exploitative labour across the district in the last one year. The REAL and JRC functionaries were taking part in the World Day Against Child Labour celebrations, here on Thursday. REAL director S. Rama Rao called on the Central and State governments to come up with proper funding and free education for up to 18 years, as the 'right deterrents against child labour issues,' and the creation of a dedicated rehabilitation fund for rescued children. He highlighted the growing efforts in combating child labour and stressed the importance and urgent need for strict enforcement, victim rehabilitation, and zero tolerance against child labour. JRC convenor Ravi Kant, meanwhile, said that India's commitment to International Labour Organisation Convention 182 held great importance. He said that the NGO had so far rescued over 85,000 children and initiated legal proceedings in more than 54,000 cases in two years across the country. The twin agencies said they had organised awareness campaigns across Chittoor, with undertakings from the community to eliminate child labour and usher in the right to education and dignity.
