Latest news with #ChildProtectionPolicy
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
CM Maryam vows to safeguard rights of children
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the 'International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression' said that millions of innocent children in Palestine and Kashmir have unfortunately become victims of Israeli and Indian aggression. When the innocent smiles of children turn into sighs and sobs, humanity feels heartfelt grief and sorrow over it, she said, adding: 'Thousands of small bodies buried under the rubble of buildings in Gaza are a testament of global apathy to Israeli aggression. In Gaza, the buildings destroyed due to Israeli bombing have not only turned into rubble but thousands of innocent children also got buried under it. The environment of Kashmir is filled with heavy sobs of children whose voices have been muted forever.' She regretted that this human tragedy being faced by the innocent children who have become victims of aggression across the globe speaks volume of the dark side of human history. The Chief Minister denounced that children unfortunately become victims of aggression not only in wars but also in peacetime. She highlighted that all possible measures will be taken to protect the innocent children from becoming victims of all kinds of exploitation and aggression in Punjab. She outlined that the provincial cabinet of Punjab has approved the 'Child Protection Policy' for the first time in Pakistan. Every institution, every law and every step of the Punjab government is aligned for the rights, protection and welfare of the children. She emphasized that a society which cannot guarantee and provide peace to the children can never achieve sustainable peace itself. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Palestinian, Kashmiri kids facing aggression'
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that millions of children in Palestine and Kashmir have unfortunately become victims of Israeli and Indian aggression. She stated in her message on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression that when the smiles of children turn into sighs and sobs, humanity feels heartfelt grief and sorrow over it. She said thousands of small bodies buried under the rubble of buildings in Gaza are a testament to global apathy over Israeli aggression. In Gaza, the buildings destroyed due to Israeli bombing have not only turned into rubble but buried thousands of innocent children under it. The chief minister said the atmosphere of Kashmir is filled with heavy sobs of children whose voices have been muted forever. She regretted that this human tragedy being faced by the innocent children who have become victims of aggression across the globe speaks volume of the dark side of human history. The chief minister denounced the fact that children unfortunately become victims of aggression not only in wars but also in peacetime. She highlighted that all possible measures will be taken to protect the children from becoming victims of all kinds of exploitation and aggression in Punjab. She outlined that the provincial cabinet has approved the Child Protection Policy for the first time in Pakistan. Every institution, every law and every step of the Punjab government is aligned for the rights, protection and welfare of the children. She emphasised that a society that cannot guarantee and provide peace to the children can never achieve sustainable peace itself.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Funding urged to safeguard children
Rights defenders have called for immediate enforcement of the Child Protection Policy approved by the Punjab cabinet. The Executive Director of Search for Justice, Iftikhar Mubarak, emphasised the need for dedicated funding to ensure that the policy does not remain a symbolic gesture. "It is essential that the upcoming provincial budget includes a clear financial commitment to child protection and welfare," he said, advocating for a unified action plan that clearly defines the responsibilities of all relevant departments. Children Advocacy Network Pakistan Convener Rasheeda Qureshi called for the integration of child protection measures into the annual development and operational budgets of all public sector departments. She also recommended the introduction of child protection budgeting guidelines to ensure equitable resource distribution and strengthen accountability mechanisms. Child Rights Movement Punjab Coordinator Mudassar Ahmad stressed the urgency of swift implementation. He proposed the establishment of child protection committees at the district and tehsil levels to localise and operationalise the policy. "The bureau's role has now expanded - it must strengthen interdepartmental coordination for moving forward," he added. The civil society representatives urged the Punjab government not to stop at policy approval.
Reuters
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
West Indies cricket bodies to review player safety after harassment allegations
March 21 (Reuters) - The West Indies Players' Association and Cricket West Indies said on Friday they would review safety protocols following allegations of sexual harassment during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020. "WIPA and CWI will come together to review all aspects of player protection within West Indies cricket. This joint effort reflects our commitment to upholding the highest standards of player welfare and ensuring that all safeguards remain robust and effective," the two bodies said in a joint statement. The review follows previous measures, including new safety protocols for women's tours introduced in 2021 and the provision of single-room accommodation for the senior women's team on international tours from 2023. They also highlighted the creation of the CWI Women's Cricket Transformation Committee to further the development of women's cricket. Both organizations reaffirmed adherence to UNICEF's Child Protection Policy, ensuring that minors are never housed in the same room as adults, and confirmed the continuation of mandatory training for officials to maintain player welfare standards.
