Empowering children, ending violence, and building a brighter, safer future in offline & online spaces. ✨ Protecting rights, driving change. 🌍 #ChildProtection
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The reported death of 12-year-old domestic worker Zainab following alleged violence in Sheikhupura demands justice.
Punjab law prohibits employing children under 15 in domestic work. SFJ calls for effective prosecution and enforcement of the law.
#JusticeForZainab
@OfficialDPRPP
The brutal killing of 15-year-old Waseem in Multan is deeply disturbing. An orphaned child sent to learn a trade lost his life in horrific circumstances.
SFJ calls for a thorough investigation, swift prosecution and accountability for all those found responsible.
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Justice for Waseem must be ensured.
#JusticeForWaseem
@GovtofPunjabPK @MaryamNSharif @cpwbpunjab @rpo_multan @mohrpakistan @NCRC_Pakistan @nchrofficial @OfficialDPRPP @DC_Multan @CommissionerMu2 @CMShehbaz
Search for Justice expresses deep sorrow over the tragic loss of children and a teacher in the Peshawar school roof collapse. Our heartfelt condolences are with the bereaved families.
As a child-focused civil society organisation, we call for a transparent investigation, accountability and safety inspections of school buildings.
#Peshawar #SchoolSafety #ChildProtection
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Laws alone cannot protect children without effective implementation.
During SFJ’s International Day of the Girl Child 2026 dialogue, an adolescent girl directly questioned Sarah Ahmad, Chairperson, Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab, about the concrete measures the government will take to ensure effective implementation of the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026.
This is meaningful child participation: girls questioning decision-makers, seeking accountability and raising their voices for change.
#GirlsRights #ChildParticipation #EndChildMarriage
@ArigatouGNRC @AusHCPak @NorwayinPak @SwedenAmbPK @CanHCPakistan @UNFPAPakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @PernilleUNICEF @ChildRightsCnct @UNChildRights1 @Malala @MalalaFundPK @MalalaFund @BeBraveGlobal @KoicaPakistan @anjamyrtveit @ZamaHRW
Adolescent girls called for effective implementation of Punjab’s Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026 during an SFJ-led dialogue with @SarahAhmad_CPWB , Chairperson, @cpwbpunjab , emphasizing meaningful participation in framing its rules.
Investing in girls goes beyond providing opportunities. It means nurturing their leadership and ensuring their voices influence decisions that shape their lives.
#GirlsRights #EndChildMarriage #IDGC2026
@UNICEF_Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan @UNFPAPakistan @unwomen_pak @ArigatouGNRC @Malala @UNChildRights1
A 17-year-old worker was burnt alive after falling into a brick kiln furnace in Bahawalnagar while reportedly working around midnight without protective gear.
SFJ calls for a prompt investigation, accountability, compensation for the family, and stronger enforcement of workplace safety and protections against hazardous work.
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#OccupationalSafety #ChildProtection
@GovtofPunjabPK @punjablabour @NCRC_Pakistan @nchrofficial @bahawalnagar_dc
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Pleased to receive a Silver Certificate at the International Safety Media Awards (ISMA) for “Preventing Harm Through Public Discourse: Media Advocacy for Child Safety in Pakistan.”
Encouraged to continue using evidence and public discourse to advance #ChildRights and #ChildProtection in Pakistan.
@SFJPK @ISMA_awards @WHO @WHOviolencenews @WHOPakistan @SRakotomalala @FriehaAltaf @SophieKiladze @UN_EndViolence @UNChildRights1 @dawn_com @etribune @BBCUrdu
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Children should never depend on the goodwill of individual institutions for their safety. The reported abuse of a 12-year-old in a Jhang seminary again highlights the need for legally backed, enforceable child safeguarding standards across all educational institutions, including seminaries.
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I urge the @GovtofPunjabPK, education authorities and religious leaders to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive Child Safeguarding Framework that puts prevention, reporting and accountability at its core. @MaryamNSharif @RanaSikandarH
#ChildSafeguarding #ChildProtection
Search for Justice is deeply saddened by the reported loss of 15 newborns in the fire at PIMS Islamabad.
We call for a transparent, independent investigation and an urgent review of fire and emergency safety in neonatal and maternity wards across public and private hospitals. This tragedy must lead to accountability and concrete measures to prevent such a loss from happening again.
Every child has the right to life, safety and protection.
#PIMS #ChildRights #HospitalSafety
@CMShehbaz @nhsrcofficial @PakPMO
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Children should never be treated as a consumer market.
In my latest co-authored op-ed published in The News on Sunday, we argue that protecting children's health requires stronger regulation of unhealthy food marketing, greater nutritional transparency, and child-centred public policy.
Read: thenews.pk/tns/detail/142680…
#ChildRights #Nutrition #PublicHealth #Pakistan
@UNICEF_Pakistan @WHOPakistan @SRakotomalala @NutritionIntl @PFAHQOfficial @SindhFood @KPFoodAuthority @bfa_gob_pk @ifaislamabad @GAINalliance @IncubatorGHAI @PakSarfrazbugti
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Every report of sexual violence deserves a prompt, lawful, and survivor-centred response.
Holding public officials accountable for alleged negligence is essential and the reported action taken in this case is a welcome step.
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The greater challenge, however, is preventing such failures by ensuring that every survivor receives an immediate, professional, and rights-based response from the moment a complaint is made.
#AccessToJustice #GBV
@unwomen_pak @UNFPAPakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @nchrofficial @hinaparvezbutt
An important development for children's rights in Pakistan.
The Federal Constitutional Court has reaffirmed that courts must strictly follow legal safeguards in cases involving the property and inheritance rights of minors, ensuring that children's best interests remain central to judicial proceedings.
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Strengthening procedural protections is essential to protecting children's rights in practice.
#ChildRights #Justice #RuleOfLaw #Pakistan
@UNChildRights1 @UNICEF_Pakistan @nchrofficial @NCRC_Pakistan @MalikMAhmadKhan
Child sexual abuse cannot be prevented through awareness campaigns alone. Lasting change requires child protection to move beyond short-term projects and become a permanent public policy priority backed by strong institutions, safeguarding, and sustained investment.
Read the latest op-ed by SFJ Executive Director @IftikharMubarik in The News on Sunday:
thenews.pk/tns/detail/142401…
#ChildProtection #ChildRights #Safeguarding #PreventChildAbuse #Pakistan
@UNICEF_Pakistan @arigatou_ecp @ArigatouGNRC @nhrf_hrd @WHOPakistan @Hadiqa_Kiani @SalmaHashmi @SwedenAmbPK @BeBraveGlobal @UNChildRights1
The reported rise in HIV-positive children in Larkana is deeply concerning. We urge the Government of Sindh to investigate the causes, strengthen prevention and safe healthcare practices, and ensure uninterrupted testing, treatment and care for every affected child. Protecting children from preventable health risks is a fundamental child rights obligation. #ChildRights #PublicHealth #Sindh
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What if some of the things we believe about child sexual abuse are actually putting children at greater risk?
In her latest op-ed for PolicyInsight.pk, Rashida Qureshi challenges five common myths that continue to shape public understanding of child sexual abuse and explains why replacing assumptions with evidence is essential to better protecting children.
🔗 Read the full article: policyinsight.pk/2026/07/03/…
#ChildProtection #ChildRights #ChildSexualAbuse #Safeguarding #ProtectEveryChild
@RashadaQureshi @UNICEF_Pakistan @SarahAhmad_CPWB @TararAttaullah @AyeshaRaza13 @kpcpwc @SindhChild @UN_EndViolence @UNChildRights1 @ArigatouGNRC @FriehaAltaf @NJLahori @anjamyrtveit @cyclestand4
Search for Justice is deeply saddened by the tragic roof collapse at a tuition centre in Kahna, Lahore, which claimed the lives of several children and left others injured.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment. Our thoughts are with all the children, families, and communities affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
#Lahore
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The Lahore High Court has directed the @GovtofPunjabPK to appoint the Chairperson of the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women within 45 days, after the position remained vacant for years.
Strong institutions matter.
Statutory bodies established to advance women's rights must be fully functional and adequately resourced to fulfil their mandate.
policyinsight.pk/2026/06/24/…
#WomensRights #GenderEquality #Punjab #HumanRights
@MaryamNSharif @MalikMAhmadKhan @PolicyInsightpk @unwomen_pak @UNFPAPakistan @EUPakistan @AusHCPak @anjamyrtveit @SwedenAmbPK
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Pakistan no longer lacks evidence on child labour. Surveys across the country estimate that 8.6 million children are engaged in child labour. The challenge today is not understanding the problem, but translating knowledge into coordinated action, accountability, and results.
My latest op-ed in The News on Sunday explores why progress remains limited despite growing evidence and policy commitments.
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#ChildLabour #ChildRights #Pakistan
@GovtofPunjabPK @GovernmentKP @SindhCMHouse @dpr_gob @GovtofPakistan @mohrpakistan @NCRC_Pakistan @nchrofficial @UNICEF_Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan @Freedom_Fund @ilo @punjablabour
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Participated in a Budget Literacy Workshop organized by the Parliamentary Development Unit of the Punjab Assembly with support from UNICEF and UNFPA.
The session offered valuable insights into the provincial budget cycle, public financial management, and the role of legislators in ensuring effective and accountable use of public resources.
For those working on child rights and social policy, understanding budgets is essential, as policy commitments only translate into meaningful change when backed by adequate public investment.
#BudgetLiteracy #PublicFinance #PunjabAssembly #ChildRights
@UNFPAPakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @MalikMAhmadKhan
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Pleased to contribute to the discussion on positive parenting and Early Childhood Development during #ParentingMonth2026.
While play is often discussed as a tool for learning and development, it is equally important to recognize it as a child's right under Article 31 of the UNCRC. Realizing this right requires supportive parents, child-friendly environments, and enabling public policies.
#RightToPlay #ChildRights #PositiveParenting #ECD
@UNICEF_Pakistan @GovtofPunjabPK
