The report “Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse” is a collaborative effort by UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee. It offers comprehensive guidelines that outline a practical approach to assisting child survivors of sexual abuse, as well as their
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“National Infographic Report on Justice for/with Children” provides data on initiatives taken in Pakistan from December 2017 to September 2021 to establish justice for/with children in line with international standards. It outlines the legal framework for child rights in Pakistan
This study is based on qualitative research to identify gaps in laws, policies, and administrative measures in Pakistan with regard to domestic child labour. For the primary data, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with key informants in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta,
Assessing Human Rights Commissions: A Comparative Study is a report, published by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) which presents a detailed comparative analysis of human rights commissions in Pakistan. It scrutinizes the mandates and functions of the NCHR,
“Child Marriage in Balochistan: A Political Economy Analysis and Policy Options” is part of a series of studies commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and conducted by the Population Council. These studies aim to examine the political economy
The eradication of child marriage is an important and acknowledged challenge for global policy. A child marriage is defined as a marriage or union of a girl or boy under the age of 18 (UNICEF, 2017). Whereas child marriage is
In a joint initiative, the Centre for Human Rights and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative partnered with Axis Law Chambers to produce a comprehensive report. The Strategic Litigation Report delves into federal and provincial legislation, as well
The “Federal Sexual Violence Response Framework” (FSVRF) is a comprehensive compendium that outlines primary, secondary, and tertiary responses to incidents of sexual violence. This unique framework provides concrete actions for relevant government functionaries and civil society organizations, covering prevention, victim
In the wake of the devastating 2022 monsoon floods in Sindh, The Knowledge Forum (TKF), in partnership with the Sindh chapter of the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR), has conducted a rapid assessment to document the plight and champion
This Rapid Assessment examines child labour at automobile repair workshops in Pakistan, with a view to providing updated information on its magnitude, identifying factors that push children into this form of child labour and reviewing national efforts to address the