Child protection awareness session held to safeguard children's rights

HYDERABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Jul, 2026) The District Child Protection Unit Hyderabad, operating under the Sindh Child Protection Authority and the Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, organized a child protection awareness session at the Mumtaz Mirza Auditorium of the Sindh Museum, Hyderabad.

Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon attended the event as the chief guest. The session was attended by officials from the district administration, police, Social Welfare Department, Information Department, representatives of social organizations, teachers, students and other stakeholders.

The program aimed to raise awareness about children's rights, child protection, child marriage, child labour, prevention of violence against children and to strengthen coordination among relevant institutions.

Addressing the gathering, District Child Protection Officer Shizza Fatima said that the Sindh Child Protection Authority was working in collaboration with various institutions to protect children from physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse, child labour, forced begging and early marriage.

She urged parents to provide children with a safe and supportive environment, monitor their online activities and immediately report any incidents of abuse or exploitation to the relevant authorities.

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Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon said that a child's proper upbringing begins at home and stressed that parents should instill social awareness, discipline and safety consciousness in their children from an early age.

He said the district administration had taken effective measures to eliminate child labour and ensure the rehabilitation, education and counselling of affected children, adding that these efforts would continue in the future. He also called upon all relevant departments and parents to jointly fulfill their responsibility in ensuring a safe and secure future for children.

During the event, students delivered speeches and presented tableaus highlighting children's rights, the importance of education and the elimination of child labour. Shields were also presented to officials of participating departments in recognition of their contributions.

On the occasion, District Child Protection Officer Shizza Fatima also distributed wheelchairs among children with special needs.