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Are Child Abuse Cases Ignored in Pakistan’s Legal System?

This video discusses how Child abuse cases in Pakistan’s legal system often go unaddressed due to lack of specific laws, gender discrimination, and lengthy judicial processes. It also discusses the challenges faced in processing evidence in legal cases, leading to delays in trials and the pressure on victims to settle…
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Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse Guidelines

The report “Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse” is a collaborative effort by UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee. It offers comprehensive guidelines that outline a practical approach to assisting child survivors of sexual abuse, as well as their families, in their recovery and healing process. The main objective…
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National Infographic Report on Justice for/with Children

“National Infographic Report on Justice for/with Children” provides data on initiatives taken in Pakistan from December 2017 to September 2021 to establish justice for/with children in line with international standards. It outlines the legal framework for child rights in Pakistan based on the UNCRC and Constitutional provisions for equality, protection…
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Child Domestic Labour in Pakistan

This study is based on qualitative research to identify gaps in laws, policies, and administrative measures in Pakistan with regard to domestic child labour. For the primary data, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with key informants in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar and Islamabad. The research uses both primary and secondary…
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Say no to child labour and yes to education

Discover the harsh realities faced by children in automobile repair workshops through this compelling short animation. Witness the working conditions and hazards that challenge their safety and impede their education. This video is not just an eye-opener—it’s a clarion call for employers to adhere to child labor laws and for…
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Assessing Human Rights Commissions: A Comparative Study

Assessing Human Rights Commissions: A Comparative Study is a report, published by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) which  presents a detailed comparative analysis of human rights commissions in Pakistan. It scrutinizes the mandates and functions of the NCHR, the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), and…
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Costing Study on Child Marriage in Pakistan

The eradication of child marriage is an important and acknowledged challenge for global policy. A child marriage is defined as a marriage or union of a girl or boy under the age of 18 (UNICEF, 2017). Whereas child marriage is a human rights violation and affects both genders, it affects…
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Strategic Litigation Report: Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan

In a joint initiative, the Centre for Human Rights and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative partnered with Axis Law Chambers to produce a comprehensive report. The Strategic Litigation Report delves into federal and provincial legislation, as well as judicial precedents, pertaining to marriage rights and family laws…
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Federal Sexual Violence Response Framework

The “Federal Sexual Violence Response Framework” (FSVRF) is a comprehensive compendium that outlines primary, secondary, and tertiary responses to incidents of sexual violence. This unique framework provides concrete actions for relevant government functionaries and civil society organizations, covering prevention, victim protection, prosecution of sexual offenses, and victim rehabilitation. The FSVRF…
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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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