Days ago, the Indian Parliament closed its doors on what is being called “the most productive session in years”, having passed a landmark number of bills – including one on the improvement of highways – 11 in total.

But one is missing: The Child and Adolescent Labour Abolition Bill. This bill would help end the enslavement of millions of Indian children and has once again been left off the agenda.

Just before the session ended, we personally delivered your signature and 1,010,917 others to the Indian Parliament asking them to make the passage of this legislation a priority. Unfortunately, they have once again passed up the chance to vote on legislation that would help put an end to child labour.

We’re regrouping with our partners in India to make sure Parliament hears from us when they resume session this November. The “winter session” will be the last chance to put this bill to a vote before the general elections next year.

Thank you again for your support – we’ll keep you posted on the next steps on this campaign.

In solidarity,

Debra, Nick, Jessica, Kate, Mich, Kamini, Amy, Sarah, Jayde, Mika, Kyle and the Walk Free Team