UNICEF hosts children’s concert and listens to resounding calls for action on child rights in Pakistan Karachi, (TW) __ Children from across Pakistan came together to speak up for their rights at a World Children’s Day commemoration in Karachi asking decision makers to “Listen to the Future”. Talented child musicians, performers and child rights champions shared their demands, hopes and dreams...
Pakistan’s commitment to promoting safe and secure work environment, Ch Salik
Pakistan takes historic step towards safer and healthier workplaces ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (TW) – Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development warmly welcomed the participants and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting a safe and secure work environment where every worker feels valued and protected. He further stated, “The government places immense importance on OSH and worker welfare...
Over 11 million children under 5 in peril as they breathe toxic air in Punjab, Pakistan, UNICEF warns
Statement by Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan calling for urgent and greater efforts to reduce air pollution and protect children’s health. Islamabad, (TW) –“As smog continues to persist in Punjab province, I am extremely concerned about the well-being of young children who are forced to breathe polluted, toxic air. Over 11 million children under 5 years of age are exposed...
First-ever model police stations in merged districts inaugurated by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan, and UNDP
Islamabad, (TW) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan jointly inaugurated newly constructed model police stations in the merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Orakzai. This marked the successful completion of a project funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP in partnership with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, for...
Pakistani Journalists Unite Globally with Launch of Pakistan Media Journalists Forum International.
VIENNA : Pakistani journalists have achieved a significant milestone on the international stage with the launch of the Pakistan Media Journalists Forum International. Journalists representing over 40 countries participated in the inaugural meeting, expressing their commitment to unite the global Pakistani journalistic community on a single platform. During the forum’s first session, the constitution was formally approved, and the General...
India should allow Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to visit Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice November 11, 2024 “Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love.” George Bernard Shaw Amnesty International issued a report November 15, 2023, entitled, ‘NOBODY KNOWS WHAT’S HAPPENING IN KASHMIR.’ It is tragic that civilized nations have fallen from their lofty calling: namely, human rights...
ILO and SMEDA join forces to promote formalisation of SMEs in Pakistan
ILO and SMEDA will develop tools and solutions to advance the formalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises in Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan (TW) – Together with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a new project on “Facilitating the Transition to Formal Enterprises for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Home-Based Workers in Pakistan” that will develop...
UNESCO Kicks-off Consultations on Media and Information Literacy Strategy for Pakistan in Lahore
Lahore, (TW): In efforts to foster a knowledge-based society in Pakistan, UNESCO, together with Media Foundation 360, launched consultations on formulating Media and Information Literacy strategy in Pakistan. The inaugural consultation was held at the Department of Digital Media, School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab. In the consultation, participants proposed recommendations about how best to promote Media and...
India: Stop charade and let the people of Kashmir decide
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & justice November 7, 2024 81st session of the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) is taking place in Geneva under the chairmanship of Dr. Claude Heller of Mexico. CAT is composed of 10 internationally known independent experts. It began on October 28 and will continue until November 22, 2024. CAT defines its objective...
FAST FACTS: Violence against children widespread, affecting millions globally
NEW YORK, 4 November 2024 — As world leaders, civil society, advocates, survivors, and young people gather this week for the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogotá, Colombia, UNICEF is calling for urgent action to combat violence that devastates the lives of millions of children worldwide. Violence against children – whether physical, emotional, or sexual – is a...