The right to survival is a foundational aspect of children’s rights, recognising their inherent entitlement to life and the conditions necessary to sustain it.This right obligates states to ensure that every child has access to basic necessities that safeguard their well-being and enable them to thrive.Children’s survival entails access to quality healthcare, adequate nutrition, clean drinking water, sanitation, and protection from environmental risks. This section explores the multifaceted dimensions of children’s survival in Pakistan, addressing health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and the interplay between climate change and child well-being.
