Lauding the accomplishments of Indian children rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistani girl Malala Yousafzai, a leading human rights group said the Nobel Peace Prize to the two will draw attention to the severe challenges in enforcing child rights.

"Far too many children around the world risk their lives to get an education," Bede Sheppard, deputy children's rights director at Human Rights Watch said.

"This prize is an award to two activists, but it is also a testament to the fortitude of children everywhere fighting for the right to study and learn without fear."

Sheppard applauded Satyarthi for building a global movement against child labor and rescuing thousands of children from exploitative labor and trafficking.

"Satyarthi has campaigned for decades on ending child labor, particularly bonded labor, in India. Honouring Satyarthi and Yousafzai draws attention to the severe challenges in enforcing the child rights and protections in the subcontinent," Sheppard said.