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Over 4,200 children sexually abused in 2023, says Sahil

ISLAMABAD: The data compiled by Sahil shows that 11 children were abused every day in 2023, with mostly acquaintances and relatives involved in the heinous act. The statistics were reported in ‘Cruel Numbers 2023,’ a signature publication of Sahil, an NGO working for the welfare of children, launched on 29 Feb 2024 with the support of the National Commission for…

Situation Analysis of Child Labour in Punjab

“Situation Analysis of Child Labour in Punjab” is a report by SFJPK which provides a concise overview of the situation analysis of child labour in Punjab. Punjab, the most populous province in Pakistan, faces significant challenges in addressing child labour. The Punjab Child Labour Survey (PCLS) 2019-2020 revealed that child…

Cruel Numbers 2023

Sahil’s annual report ‘Cruel Numbers 2023’ provides detailed analysis of child abuse…

NCRC, Scholars Address Child Marriage, Birth Registration

Islamabad: NCRC Pakistan, convened 3rd meeting of its Working Group of Religious Scholars. Agenda for the meeting was to initiate a dialogue on crucial issues like Child Marriage and Birth Registration among the religious leaders/scholars and to present research being conducted by NCRC in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan and Oxford…
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Rise In Honour Killing Incidents In KP Blamed On Lacunas In Law

PESHAWAR: Experts at a consultative session on 1st August 2024 called upon the government to make suitable amendments to the law to remove loopholes that caused an increase in honor-related violence against women. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) convened the session to discuss the alarming…
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Stakeholders Resolve To Boost Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

ISLAMABAD: Stakeholders from various international organisations and the government reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration and accelerating efforts to combat human trafficking. The affirmation emerged during the joint commemoration of ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ in Islamabad on 30 July, wherein the emphasis was placed on protecting children and…
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NCSW, Unicef Launch Campaign Against Child Marriage

ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) on 29 July hosted the launch of the ‘Bolo (Speak Out) Child Marriage Communication Campaign’ with its consortium partners Unicef, UNFPA, and UN Women. This event, which aimed at raising the minimum age of marriage to 18 across the country,…
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Alhamra, NCRC To Advocate Children’s Rights

LAHORE: Lahore Arts Council Alhamra and the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advocate for and protect children’s rights. The signing ceremony featured Alhamra Chairman Razi Ahmed and NCRC Chairperson Senator Ayesha Raza Farooq. The partnership highlights children’s rights…
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Child Labour Abuse Victims Await Justice

LAHORE: For a society that still refuses to consider child labour as a gross violation of the rights of children, innumerable girls from impoverished households continue to work as domestic workers and nannies across affluent households in the country. While some of these girls are lucky to find humane employers,…
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report child abuse

Report Child Abuse

Watch Basit’s story and learn the critical role of open communication between children and parents to combat child sexual abuse.  Let’s empower our kids to speak up and stay safe! Remember, if you suspect abuse, it’s vital to report it.  Report abuse: Call 1099 or 1121 immediately…
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child labor

Help Stop Child Labor

Imagine a world where childhood dreams are replaced by labour. Moneeb’s story highlights the plight of many children forced into work due to economic hardships Let’s hold our community accountable and discourage hiring children for labour. Report such cases to 1099 or 1121!   …
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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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