Child protection centres demanded
Activist reiterated that domestic abuse was combined with other factors, particularly emotional abuse
ISLAMABAD:
Civil society activists have demanded the government ensure child protection and open special centres in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
Talking to the media, child rights activist and former NCRC member Dr Rubina Fareed said it was very crucial to facilitate children and protect them.
Psychologist Dr Bashir Ahmad highlighted that child abuse has created psychological issues protection centres of higher quality can significantly benefit children, for instance, by supporting better social and academic performance.
He further added that domestic abuse was combined with other factors, particularly emotional abuse.