Bogota, Colombia (TDI) Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to protecting children’s rights and eradicating violence against children making sure that every child is safe.
This was said by Chairperson of the National Commission on the Rights of Child Ayesha Raza Farooq while address the first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Colombia.
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Ayesha Raza Farooq said “Pakistan is determined to ensure that every child is safe” from all forms of violence through strengthening and expanding integrated child protection services.
She said Pakistan is also working on legal framework and enforcing the existing child protection laws.
The government will also focus on building a child sensitive and a gender responsive workforce, capable of providing timely support to children in need, she added.
UN body on human rights recently commended Pakistan’s revamping situation pertaining to human rights and freedom.
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The government is specifically focusing on improving soft image internationally for better understanding of Pakistan, though with certain limitations.
