Child Protection and Welfare Bureau Punjab has held the inaugural meeting of the Child Protection Technical Working Group to discuss the implementation of the provincial Child Protection Policy approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The meeting was chaired by Bureau Chairperson Sarah Ahmed and focused on safeguarding children’s rights, preventing violence, exploitation, and developing an integrated child protection system.
Sarah Ahmed focused on the need for effective coordination among government departments, non-governmental organisations and relevant institutions to strengthen child protection services.
Participants discussed defining departmental responsibilities, improving institutional accountability, strengthening monitoring of child protection organizations and setting standards for alternative care institutions.
The meeting also reviewed complaint redressal mechanisms, case management and referral systems, along with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve child protection services.
Chairperson Sarah Ahmed said clear responsibilities for relevant departments and stronger institutional collaboration were essential to building an effective child protection system.
The participants underscored coordinated efforts to implement the provincial policy and protect children from violence, exploitation and neglect.
The meeting was attended by Home Department Special Secretary Zainab Khan, representatives of UNICEF, government departments and NGOs.
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