Azmat Habib

UNICEF Pakistan Annual Report 2024

UNICEF Pakistan: 2024 Annual Report Highlights In 2024, UNICEF Pakistan continued to advance the rights and wellbeing of children and women across the country, despite persistent humanitarian, economic, and climate-related challenges. The following are some key programmatic areas covered in the report: Key Results Achieved in 2024: 45 million children…
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Public Schools with Daycare Facility by Region and Gender

  Public Schools with Daycare Facility by Region and Gender Region Boys (%) Girls (%) Total (%) National 1.85 2.8 2.22 Punjab 5.46 5.08 5.26 Sindh 0.9 1.38 1.01 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.17 0.45 0.28 Balochistan 0 0 0 Islamabad Capital Territory 3.47 14.66 8.91 Source: PES 2023-24…
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Heavy School Bags: A Legal Wake-Up Call For Child Rights

In this video learn about the physical and psychological impact of excessive school bag weight on students and examine whether it violates child protection laws and fundamental rights. From spinal issues and posture problems to anxiety and academic pressure, this episode unpacks the real toll of an overlooked crisis. If…
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CHILD RIGHTS & PROTECTION IN PAKISTAN

In this episode, Bushra Iqbal Hussain, founder of MahfoozBachpann discusses critical issues surrounding child rights and protection in Pakistan. From child safety to creating awareness, Bushra shares her journey, challenges, and vision for a safer Pakistan for children.…
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LaNA 2023 LINKING STUDY RESULTS

The LaNA 2023 Linking Study is an international education assessment report that measures basic literacy and numeracy skills of primary school students. It was conducted in six countries: Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and the Palestinian National Authority. The goal was to evaluate student performance using easier versions of…
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Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022 – 2024: Key Finding Report

The Sindh Child Labour Survey (SCLS) 2022-24 is the first survey in Sindh to provide district-level data on child labour, covering 61,859 households across 29 districts. It offers insights into children’s living conditions, schooling, work, chores, and leisure, and follows SIMPOC’s international methodology adapted for Sindh. The survey is notable…
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Policy Paper: Islamabad Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025

The policy paper analyzes the newly enacted Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025, which sets 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for all genders. It highlights the Act’s progressive legal reforms, such as stricter penalties, protection measures, and alignment with international human rights standards. However,…
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UNICEF’s National Ambassador for Child Rights, Saba Qamar, highlights the impact of child marriage on young girls’ futures and calls for unified action to protect children.

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