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Role of Parents and Schools for Child Protection

Ms. Mehak Naeem, Member Punjab at the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), joins Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAEC), to discuss critical issues surrounding child protection, rights, and care in Pakistan. The discussion emphasizes the important role of parents and elders in…
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Online Safety for All starts with All of Us

We are happy to share pictures – whether of holidays, celebrations and private moments – directly with each other. That’s beautiful and connects us. However, once online, this personal data is available worldwide and indefinitely. And that can have unforeseen consequences. Which one is described using the example of Ella.…
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Five-Year Comparison of Teachers

  Five-Year Comparison of Teachers (2019-2024) Sector 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-24 2023-24 Public 897,208 880,996 861,465 953,437 972,099 Other Public 23,817 27,397 28,350 42,206 67,277 Private 1,155,666 1,201,231 1,249,676 1,580,809 1,618,252 Total 2,076,691 2,109,624 2,139,491 2,576,452 2,657,628 PES 2023-24 Note(s): Mosque Schools are included in Primary Schools. Other Public Sector…
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Religious Minorities Enrolment in Pakistan

  Religious Minorities Enrolment by Province, Stage, Gender and Location- Public Sector (2023-2024) Stage Urban Rural Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Pakistan** Pre-Primary 3095 3393 6488 9658 8129 17787 12753 11522 24275 Primary 13694 16494 30188 31131 28251 59382 44825 44745 89570 Middle 8817 11727…
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Class-wise Enrolment by Education Stage and Gender

  Class-wise Enrolment by Education and Gender 2023-24 (Public, Other Public & Private) Class Public Other Public Private Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Pre-Primary Un- admitted 217,483 217,385 434,868 103,385 86,064 189,449 562,822 533,752 1,096,574 883,690 837,201 1,720,891 Kachi 2,208,219 2,028,094 4,236,313…
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How to manage this education emergency?

Pakistan’s prime minister’s declaration of an education emergency is a long-overdue recognition of the severe state of the nation’s education system. However, while well-intentioned, the 14-point plan released by the government lacks the urgency and transformative potential that an actual emergency demands. It reiterates existing initiatives, raising concerns about its…
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Expanding the Women’s Rights through Judicial Jurisprudence

Expanding the Women’s Rights through Judicial Jurisprudence” is a landmark two-volume book that explores the role of the apex judiciary in Pakistan in recognizing and enforcing women’s rights. Volume 1 focuses on rape and women’s right to inheritance, while Volume 2 addresses domestic violence and child marriage. The book sheds…
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Tech Platforms Used by Online CSA offenders

Tech Platforms Used by Online Child sexual abuse offenders is a study released by Helsinki-based child rights NGO which provides alarming insights into the technology platforms frequently used by online child sexual abuse offenders. The research involved surveying over 30,000 active offenders and reveals significant information to combat the proliferation…
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NCRC Annual Report 2023-2024

The Annual Report 2023-2024 of NCRC provides a comprehensive overview of the organization’s functions, highlighting their 5 Es Approach, the launch of a 3-year strategic plan, and the establishment of strategic partnerships. The report then delves into their notable progress in addressing crucial issues such as child labor in domestic…
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