- Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has released his latest book, ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’, highlighting the importance of compassion in shaping a just and inclusive society.
- The book was unveiled in New Delhi at a significant event attended by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant (Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court) and Hon’ble Dr. Kiran Bedi (Former Lt. Governor, Puducherry).
- Publisher: The book is published by the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion in collaboration with HarperCollins.
- Global Outreach: Karuna aligns with Satyarthi’s broader mission under the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion to promote justice, peace, equality, and sustainability at both grassroots and international levels.
Core Message of the Book:
Compassion in Society:
- Justice Surya Kant highlighted that compassion is not only a personal virtue but also a guiding principle for institutions and policymaking.
Role in Governance:
- Dr. Kiran Bedi stressed how compassion can transform public administration and improve citizen-centric governance.
Author’s Vision:
- Drawing from over five decades of experience, Satyarthi presents compassion as a powerful force to address global inequalities and injustice
- The book serves as a manifesto for a global movement advocating a compassionate social and economic order, reinforcing Satyarthi’s lifelong mission of protecting children’s rights.
About the Author Kailash Satyarthi:
- Kailash Satyarthi is a globally renowned child rights activist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for his efforts to end child labor and exploitation.
- His earlier book: “Will for Children.”
- Founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA): Established in 1980, a movement aimed at eradicating child labour and trafficking in India.
- He Founded the Global March Against Child Labour (1998), a worldwide campaign that influenced the ILO Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour.