On #InternationalWomensDay, Search for Justice reaffirms that protecting the rights of women and girls is central to building just and inclusive societies. Ending violence, expanding opportunities, and ensuring equal participation must remain a national priority. #IWD2026

Pakistan has strengthened laws and institutions for children over the years, yet many concerns continue to repeat across UN review cycles. In my latest op-ed in The News on Sunday, I argue that the real challenge is no longer commitment, but implementation — building systems that

Devolution was intended to bring governance closer to citizens. In child protection, it has too often produced fragmented systems without clear stewardship. Pakistan now needs national child protection standards to ensure consistency, accountability, and minimum guarantees for

Punjab has notified the Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026, establishing 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for both girls and boys. The law declares child marriage a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence, with enhanced penalties and provisions

Search for Justice welcomes the notification of the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026, establishing 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for both girls and boys. Child marriage is now a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence in Punjab. An

In my op-ed, Protecting Children Online Without Excluding Them, I argue that children’s online safety is a child protection obligation — not a ban-first response. Children face real online harms, but blanket bans risk pushing them into unregulated spaces while shifting

My latest op-ed in The Friday Times, “Invisible Children, Inconvenient Truths,” examines the sexual exploitation of children in street situations in light of the UN Special Rapporteur’s report and broader accountability challenges within child protection systems. I hope it

Another case of sexual abuse against a child domestic worker has been reported via @etribune . https://t.co/mbI969PAQg This once again shows how child domestic labour, hidden behind closed doors, leaves children vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We urge strict prosecution,

An excellent piece. The real challenge is not drafting new child protection laws, but ensuring the safeguards that make them enforceable. Without strong implementation and accountability, legislation remains symbolic. #ChildProtection #AllforChildren #SFJPK

Child protection is justice not charity yet budgets and policies still treat children as an afterthought despite global commitments. By Iftikhar Mubarik @IftikharMubarik Read more: https://t.co/MhxN5EtqEz #ChildRights #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #CRC #HumanRights #SDGs #Justice

On the kind invitation of the Chairperson Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab Ms. @SarahAhmad_CPWB I was honoured to join the inauguration of the Child Protection Institute in Sargodha. Strong, child-centred institutions and mechanisms are essential for the protection, care

Search for Justice expresses deep concern over the incidents of child abuse reported from Sahiwal via @dawn_com. Since arrests have been made, we urge the Chief Minister Punjab and relevant child rights and protection bodies to ensure effective prosecution under the law, along

Our team member participated in a consultative meeting on Child Labour, convened by the National Commission on the Rights of the Child in collaboration with UNDP. A coordinated provincial action plan — embedded with social protection measures — is essential to end child labour

Within human rights priorities, protecting children from violence, abuse, and exploitation must be treated as a funding and governance priority — not a cross-cutting afterthought. Donors, foundations, international partners, and governments must invest in child protection so

Appeared on @PublicNews_Com to discuss rising cases of child sexual abuse — and the critical gaps in our protection and response systems. We must strengthen governance through a child-protection lens, so institutions, laws, and services work together to prevent abuse and protect

Important judgment from the Lahore High Court reported by @dawn_com. Workplace harassment is determined by misuse of supervisory authority and its link to official work — not the physical location. The Court clarified (Section 2(n), 2010 Act) that situations connected to official

Just published my op-ed, “The oversight gap that can’t be ignored,” in @TheNewsonSunday. Laws and institutions alone don’t protect rights—consistent parliamentary oversight is equally essential, as human rights are a matter of public interest. Without accountability and

Human Rights Day 2025 offers an opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment to strengthening institutions, improving coordination, and ensuring that every person’s rights are respected and upheld. Progress is possible when all stakeholders work together. #HumanRightsDay

Human Rights Day reminds us that rights are not the responsibility of any single department or ministry. They must be a national priority, reflected across all tiers of government and its functionaries. Strong institutions, an active civil society, and inclusive decision-making

In cases of violence against children, police act as the frontline responders. They need a clear understanding of the updated legal framework and the mandates of child protection institutions to seek timely assistance, especially in cases involving adolescent girls. Following