“Child Protection Issues in Pakistan” features an interview with Afshan Tehseen Bajwa, the former Chairperson of the National Commission for Rights of Children (NCRC) in Pakistan. She discusses several child protection issues prevalent in Pakistan. These include child labor, child abuse, child marriage and lack of access to education. Bajwa notes that around 12 million children in Pakistan are involved in child labor. These children often work in dangerous industries like mining and factories.
Bajwa emphasizes the need for strong legislation and enforcement to curb these problems. However, she notes implementation remains a challenge due to lack of resources and priorities at the provincial level. More awareness campaigns are also required to sensitize communities and prevent such abuse.
