President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday called upon the government, privileged persons, NGOs and international organizations to especially focus on the needs of a large number of children worst affected by the super floods in Pakistan.
The president expressed his thoughts in a message on the occasion of World Children Day, stressing provision of education, nutrition and shelter to the children.
The day was first established in 1954 as universal children’s day and on this date in 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.
The president said that the theme for World Children's Day 2022 was very apt which states 'Inclusion for every child'.
“From climate change, education and mental health to ending racism and discrimination - children and young people are raising their voices on the issues that matter to their generation,” he remarked.
Alvi said that Pakistan, like the rest of the world, pledged to advocate, promote and celebrate children’s rights. He added that the country commemorated the Children Day to reiterate its commitment to safeguard the rights of children as a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Children (ICRC).
“On this day, we also commit ourselves to bring approximately 25 million out-of-school children and street children into the school system; vaccinate our children against polio and other diseases; eliminate stunting and cater to their needs for balanced nutritious food and better lives,” the president added.
He said the government of Pakistan was fully committed to protecting its children from all types of exploitation; preventing exclusion and marginalization and providing them better education to realise their full potential.
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