Silent screams
Face bruised, eyes swollen, skull cracked, bones broken, burnt skin. The heartbreaking and gut-wrenching state of 14-year-old Rizwana a day after she was admitted to a hospital in Lahore. This was her state a day after she was very conveniently dropped off outside her home after being brutally tortured and abused, allegedly by her employer, […]
Colour of dreams contest held to create awareness of child rights
ISLAMABAD: As many as 310 children from public, private and special educational institutions participated in a contest meant to create awareness about rights of children. The participants in the Colour of dreams contest were tasked with creating artwork that depicted their perspectives on critical child rights issues in Pakistan. The themes ranged from child marriage, […]
Experts stress provision of children’s rights amidst climate change impacts
Islamabad: On this Universal Children’s Day, Impact of Climate Change on Children’s well-being has been the key topic of discussion during a multi-stakeholder national consultation hosted by International Rescue Committee (IRC), in collaboration with National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC). The discussion was held to find out how climate change is impacting children […]
Universal Children’s Day celebrated with pledge for change
Islamabad: Joining the international community in commemorating Universal Children’s Day, the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), jointly with the Pakistan Girls Guide Association (PGGA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), hosted the event “Every Girl Leading the Way.” The event highlighted the pivotal role that girls play in shaping a brighter […]
Ensuring Quality Care for Children: NCRC’s Visits to Islamabad Orphanages
In line with its empowering mandate, the NCRC embarked on a mission to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children across Pakistan. With a commitment to the best interests of the child, the Commission recently took a vital step by visiting orphanages within the vicinity of Islamabad to ensure that minimum quality care standards were […]
