Role of Parents and Schools for Child Protection

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Ms. Mehak Naeem, Member Punjab at the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), joins Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAEC), to discuss critical issues surrounding child protection, rights, and care in Pakistan.

The discussion emphasizes the important role of parents and elders in safeguarding children and educating them on how to protect themselves from harassment. The conversation also highlights the challenges and necessary steps for improving child care, protection, and rights in Pakistan.

Acknowledgement: Ibex Media Network

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