Examines rights situation in terms of development, survival, protection, and participation
ISLAMABAD:
A report on child rights unveiled by the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) seeks to draw attention to emerging issues such as climate-related vulnerabilities, child online protection and the situation of marginalised groups, said an NCRC official on May 11.
The State of Children in Pakistan 2024 report, prepared in compliance with Sections 15 and 17 of the NCRC Act, 2017, provides an evidence-based assessment of the status of children across the country.
The report discusses Pakistan’s international obligations and Pakistan’s engagement with international human rights mechanisms and frameworks.
On this basis, the report adopts a thematic approach and examines children’s rights across the four core pillars of the UNCRC: development, survival, protection, and participation. Each section examines emerging trends, legal frameworks, institutional responses, and disparities, the official added.
A multi-stage, evidence-based methodology was employed, combining a comprehensive literature review, secondary data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Based on this research, analytical tools and data templates were developed and shared with federal and provincial duty bearers to promote consistency and inclusivity in data collection.
The scope and thematic priorities of the report were identified in line with the NCRC’s Strategic Plan 2023-26, ensuring alignment with its mandate and national child rights agenda.
These templates specifically requested disaggregated data by gender, disability status, and minority identity in order to identify disparities affecting marginalised children.
News published in the Express Tribune on 12th May 2025
