Festivation Highlights Child Protection Initiatives

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The festival, inaugurated by Muhammad Naeem, Director General of the PDA

PESHAWAR:

The Peshawar Development Authority (PDA), in collaboration with UNICEF, on Friday organized a three-day food and cultural family festival at the Central Park in Regi Model Town here with a focus on addressing critical social issues, including child protection.

The festival, inaugurated by Muhammad Naeem, Director General of the PDA, is also aimed at providing quality entertainment to Peshawar’s residents.

The Directorate of Social Welfare set up a dedicated Child Protection Pavilion at the festival, showcasing ongoing interventions through Child Protection Units and Vans and the promotion of women-made handicrafts.

The pavilion also aims to raise awareness and spark a dialogue about challenges faced by vulnerable children, particularly those living on the streets.

Visitors were introduced to the child protection services, including outreach efforts via the Child Protection Vans.

News published in the Express Tribune on 25th January 2025

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