NCRC expresses concern over many rising incidents of child rights violations.

ISLAMABAD -- The newly established National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) has expressed its concerns over the rising incidents of child rights violations in its maiden meeting held here the other day.

In its inaugural meeting the National Commission for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) reiterated to highlight impediments that have caused children to suffer in inhumane circumstances, while moving forth to a mechanism that would serve as a model for the protection and welfare of the child.

The commission is mandated to advice the federal and provincial governments to align in laws, policies and prograrmmes related to child rights in compliance with constitutional obligations and international commitments. This commission is empowered to work for the promotion, protection and fulfillment of child rights.

Afshan Tehseen Bajwa, chairperson NCRC welcomed the members of the commission and appreciated the efforts of ministry of human rights for establishment of the commission headed by its minister Shireen Mazari.

The Commission believes that the future of our country lies in the child; therefore, a child should be given the environment to raise a productive citizen.

The meeting was attended by ex-officio members; Mohammad Hassan Mangi, Ministry of Human Rights; Qazi Baleen, ministry of Forign Affairs; Shehzed Nawaz Cheema, ministry of Interior; Sara Ahmed , Child Protection Welfare Bureau Punjab; Mohammad Amen Met, Sindh Child Protection authority; Mohammad ljaz Khan, KPK Child Rights commission; Nasir Baloch, Balochistan Child Rights Commission; Dr. Sulman Shah, National Commission of Status of Women and Ahab Alam National Commission on Human Rights. All members unanimously extended their full support...