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Child sexual abuse is one of the world’s most widespread yet misunderstood forms of violence against children. Challenging the myths that shape public attitudes is essential if Pakistan is to strengthen child protection and better safeguard every child.
The Federal Ombudsperson has ruled that terminating a woman during maternity leave amounts to gender discrimination and psychological harassment, imposing a Rs1.2 million penalty on a private employer.
A UN expert has called for greater recognition of violence against mothers as a human rights issue, citing economic, reproductive, physical, and psychological harms.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that parents cannot waive a child’s future rights through private settlements, reaffirming that children’s rights are independent and legally protected.
Speakers at a World Day Against Child Labour press conference urged stronger enforcement of labour laws and social protection measures to address child labour in Punjab
Child labour is more than a workplace issue. It reflects deeper vulnerabilities that affect children, families, and communities, requiring solutions that go beyond removing children from work.
Stakeholders discussed pathways for strengthening implementation of the recommendations issued to Pakistan by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Civil society calls for a Campus-Based Human Rights Ambassador Programme to strengthen youth engagement with national human rights institutions and improve accountability.
Legislation alone will not end child marriage—without robust implementation and accountability, progress will remain limited.
Setting eighteen as the legal age is only the first step. The real test of Punjab’s new child marriage law lies in prevention design, enforcement discipline, and administrative follow-through.
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