Govt Committed To Implement Measures For Rights Of Child: Dr Shireen M Mazari

Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari Monday said the government was committed to implementing measures, including legislation for the realization of its constitutional and international commitments on the Rights of the Child.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Nov, 2018 ) :Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari Monday said the government was committed to implementing measures, including legislation for the realization of its constitutional and international commitments on the Rights of the Child.

In a message on the occasion of the Universal Children's Day falling on November 20, 2018, she said, "It gives me great pleasure that our nation is commemorating Universal Children's Day on 20th November along with the international community." She said the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan guarantees the rights of the Child. Most significantly, islam makes it obligatory upon us to protect and care for our children, she said.

Despite the fact that Pakistan is facing many challenges, a number of steps have been taken by the present government for the protection and care of our children which reflects the government's political will and commitment.

She said in order to protect various rights of children, the Ministry had promulgated key laws like Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018 and ICT Child Protection Act, 2018 and has prepared bills like the Zainab Alert Bill.

Shireen Mazari said there is, however, a realization that all the stakeholders must put their sincere efforts towards making the society tolerant and ensuring healthy growth and development of children, adding that in this regard, the Ministry is actively pursuing awareness campaigns and ensuring implementation of existing laws.

The minister said, "It is our national duty to protect all our children and provide them equal opportunities without any discrimination. I hope that the corporate sector and media will play their proactive role in supplementing the government's efforts to create a safe and enabling environment for all our children.

May Allah guide us in this noble cause."