School Principal Arrested For Alleged Abuse Of Teachers, Students

SHEIKHUPURA: A school principal has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing several teachers and students in the Mirza Virkan area of Sheikhupura, reported Ary News. The case came to light after videos of the victims went viral on social media and WhatsApp groups. Following the emergence of the videos, the B-division station police conducted a raid on complaints of…

Helplines

There are different helplines offered by government and non-governmental organisations offering different services for children in Pakistan. 1099- Report Human Rights to Ministry of Human Rights A 1099 Helpline has been established by the Federal Ministry of Human Rights, and offers advice on human rights violations, and to facilitate and…
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…
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!   …

Public Schools to Get WASH Stations for Hygiene

Islamabad: In a bid to promote and improve hygiene culture in government schools, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has initiated the establishment of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) stations. According to an official source, this initiative is aimed at providing a clean and hygienic environment for students,…

Thousands Left Unvaccinated: Polio Drives Halted by ‘Flimsy’ Demands

PESHAWAR: As Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has stayed polio-free this year so far, experts associated with vaccination campaigns are frustrated with new reasons for the refusal of parents against the immunization of children, exposing them to poliomyelitis, a crippling childhood ailment. During the last two anti-polio campaigns conducted in April and June,…
ncrc and meta team discussion take it down

NCRC, Meta Team Up for Kids’ Privacy with “Take It Down”

The Chairperson @ncrcpak @ayesharazafarooq and the Minister of Law & Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar had a meeting with @Meta and @ncmec team to discuss the launch of the “Take It Down” portal in Pakistan! This innovative platform will empower children under 18 years to prevent the non-consensual sharing of…
schools to get chromebooks

Digital Punjab: Schools to get Chromebooks

LAHORE: The Punjab school education department has signed an agreement with Tech Valley UK and Canada for the provision of Chromebooks to 200 schools in the province. Under the agreement signed by Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat, Tech Valley will also offer IT training to 10,000 students and teachers…

Shocking Swap: Sick Baby Boy Replaced with Dead Girl

LAHORE: In what appeared to be a disturbing incident, the Children’s Hospital has reportedly exchanged a ‘male infant with a dead baby girl’ and handed over the body to the parents, making them move to the police for action against the medics for ‘committing a crime’. An official said that…
ncrc focal

NCRC’s Chairperson Joins Polio Fight as PM’s Focal Person

We are immensely proud to announce that @ayesharazafarooq, Chairperson of the @ncrcpak has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication. On her very first day in this crucial role, she met with Chris Elias President of Global Development at the @gatesfoundation, and the Chair of the…
afghan refugees

UNHCR lauds Pakistan`s support for Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) called for solidarity and solutions for Afghan refugees, while appreciating the people and government of Pakistan for hosting Afghans for over four decades and urged protection of those seeking safety in the country. UNHCR acknowledged that as Pakistan has been facing its own…
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