National Commission on the Rights of Child

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The NCRC, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), organized a series of children-led consultations on child rights that reverberated across Pakistan. The epicenter of this transformative movement was the National Assembly of Pakistan, where dynamic discussions at the event titled “Children in the Lead: Voices Unleashed” took place. Young changemakers took the …

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The NCRC, in collaboration with Group Development Pakistan (GDP) and Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), organized ‘Stakeholder’s Consultations on Child Domestic Labour’. The Stakeholder Consultations served as a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogues, share insights, and propose actionable solutions to combat this pressing challenge. The discussions were marked by a shared commitment …

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ISLAMABAD: In commemoration of World Children’s Day, the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) on Thursday called upon all political parties to prioritise children rights by incorporating a dedicated chapter on the “protection, promotion, and fulfillment of child rights” in their manifestos. In a letter addressed to mainstream political parties, the commission …

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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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