ISLAMABAD: Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the First Lady of Pakistan, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to safeguard children and declared child protection a shared national obligation.
In a statement emphasizing the significance of protecting young lives, she highlighted that investing in children is crucial for building a prosperous future for Pakistan. She also called for children’s voices to be included in policymaking processes that impact their well-being, asserting that childhood protection is a matter of fundamental rights and justice rather than charity.
The First Lady stressed the necessity of strengthening the existing child protection framework, advocating for comprehensive measures that include prevention, reporting, investigation, rehabilitation, and justice. She underscored the importance of prompt and compassionate responses from institutions to effectively address issues related to child safety and welfare.
