Meeting was held to provide
supporting hand to government institutions to protect and promote child rights
and Human rights. CRM is a coalition of the civil society groups. Delegation
contained 25 members of NGOs from district Chineot, Jhang, Toba Tek singh and
faisalabad. CRM extended its gratitude to Ministry of Human Rights for passing
the National Commission on the Rights of Child Bill 2017 from Parliament. They
appreciated the government for its efforts regarding legislations,
implementations and future plans for the betterment of mankind. They showed
commitment to pay tribute to the concerned authorities for noble cause and to
discuss some areas where they can work in collaboration with the Ministry of
Human Rights. They discussed the issue of Child Labour, especially is
faisalabad division.
They came with the
suggestion of ensuring education to out of School children and they strongly
recommended that Human Rights concepts, norms and values should be the part of
curriculum. In this regard, Director General (HR) Muhammad Arshed briefed the
delegation. State Minister for Human Rights Barrister Usman Ibrahim explained
that the Ministry of Human Rights has been participating actively on grass root
level. He elaborated the positive activities of the Ministry regarding Human
Rights situation in the country including implementation of policies, laws and
programmes to promote and protect human rights. In this regard, the Ministry
has taken initiatives for harmonization of legislation, regulations and
practices in line with the international human rights covenants and national
obligations. State Minister told them to spread awareness among people about
our helpline “1099” in respective districts.
State Minister said that to
ensure protection of the rights of the Girl Child, we need to involve relevant
stakeholders at all levels for the creation of peaceful environment both at
home, work place and also in the society at large. He called upon all the
government institutions and civil society organizations to play a vital role in
the socialization of the citizens. Delegation assured that full commitment of
the present Government to implement the agenda of Rights of Children. He
invited the civil society and all stakeholders to come forward and play their
role in realizing the dream of making Pakistan a country free from issues of
Child Labour and Human Rights Violations.
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