President, PM call for united action to eliminate child labour
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on World Day against Child Labour urged the government institutions, civil society, human rights defenders, the media, United Nations agencies, educators, parents, and Ulema to take practical steps to end child labour.
In his message on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, the president called for united efforts and synergies that could help dismantle the systems that exploit children and create a Pakistan and a world “where every child is free to dream, learn, and build a brighter future.”
President Zardari underlined that the World Day Against Child Labour, reminded us to make efforts to protect every child from exploitation and to build a future where children can learn, play, and grow in a safe and dignified environment.
Pakistan, he said has taken several steps to prevent exploitation and help affected children. Pakistan has enacted the National Commission on Rights of Child Act (2017), the ICT Child Protection Act (2018), the Juvenile Justice System Act (2018), the Employment of Children’s Act (1991), and the Domestic Workers Act (2002).Drones
President Zardari said as the government continues to enforce laws and policies, ending child labour was a joint responsibility. He urged employers to strictly follow child labour laws and ensure that their workplaces were free from exploitation.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending child labour and ensuring a better, brighter future for every child.
In his message on the World Day Against Child Labour, the prime minister emphasized the importance of the key role of the federal and provincial governments, the private sector, educational institutions, media and civil society to prevent and completely eradicate child labour from society.
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the global community in its fight against child labour. Today serves as a reminder that we must continue our journey towards a future where every child in the world grows up in a safe and prosperous environment, he said.Drones
PM Shehbaz Sharif noted that children subjected to child labour not only face sexual and psychological abuse, but they are also deprived of their fundamental right to education. They are robbed of their childhood.
This year’s theme “Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: let’s speed up efforts!” highlights that while progress has been made, much more remains to be done. On this occasion, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF are launching the 2025 Global Estimates and Trends Report on Child Labour, which will help assess the effectiveness of the steps taken so far.
