Child Rights
Pakistani Senate Calls for Ban on Social Media Use by Minors to Safeguard Children and National Interests
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)- During a session of the Senate, a calling attention notice was presented regarding the use of social media by children under the age of 18, highlighting growing national concerns. Senator Falak Naz, who introduced the notice, demanded a ban on social media use for minors, noting that the current trend has become a…
Heartbreaking Incident: Abandoned Baby Girl Found in Sialkot Village
Sialkot, Pakistan (HRNW)- In a deeply distressing incident that has shaken the local community, an infant girl was found abandoned in Aimanpur, a village in the Phuklian area of Bajwat, located just a few kilometers from Sialkot. According to reports from Mian Amjad (Sialkot Rang News), the helpless child was left in the open by unidentified…
UNICEF Reports Over 100 Children Killed in Gaza Since October Ceasefire as Winter Storms Mount
GAZA CITY – United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has revealed that at least 100 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the three months since a ceasefire began in early October 2025. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, speaking from Geneva, stated that the confirmed fatalities include 60 boys and 40 girls, largely due to…
Search Continues for 4-Year-Old Boy Missing from North Nazimabad Park for Three Days
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)- The mystery surrounding the disappearance of four-year-old Anas from Fateh Park in North Nazimabad remains unsolved as three days have passed with no sign of the child. A kidnapping case has been officially registered at the Hyderi Police Station following the incident, which occurred on Sunday, January 11, while the child was on…
Sindh High Court Challenges Lifetime Ban on Former National Athlete Quratulain
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has formally taken up a petition filed by renowned former athlete and current General Secretary of the Pakistan Padel Federation (PPF), Quratulain, challenging a lifetime ban imposed on her by sports regulatory authorities. During the preliminary hearing, the court issued formal notices to the Pakistan…
China Forced Labor Allegations in Supply Chains
Xinjiang, China (HRNW) — Fresh evidence from satellite imagery and leaked corporate audits suggests that forced labor practices remain deeply embedded in regional supply chains affecting global textile and technology industries. Despite international sanctions, human rights groups report that minority communities are being coerced into “vocational training” programs that serve as a facade for state-sponsored…
The Vanished Children of Garden A Year of Agony for Mothers and a Grim Reminder of Police Apathy
KARACHI (HRNW) — It has been an entire year since two innocent children vanished from the Garden area of Karachi, yet the state’s machinery remains frozen in a state of criminal indifference. Disappearing on January 14, 2025, the two young neighbors have left behind a void that time has failed to heal, while the authorities’…
Punjab: HRCP Highlights Violence Against Women and Children
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over persistent violence against women and children in Punjab. Despite thousands of registered cases last year, conviction rates remain extremely low. The HRCP emphasized the urgent need for gender-sensitive investigation methods, effective prosecution, and transparent reporting to ensure justice for victims.
Police Arrest Two Suspects Attempting Sexual Assault on 9-Year-Old Girl
Lahore – Pakistan (HRNW)- In a swift response to an emergency call, Shahdara Police at Yusuf Shaheed Begum Kot successfully arrested two young men who were reportedly attempting indecent acts on a 9-year-old girl playing in the street. The suspects allegedly lured the child into their home and committed inappropriate actions. The City SP praised…
Child Labor on the Rise as Economic Strain Deepens
Nairobi – Kenya (HRNW)- Human rights monitors have warned that child labor in Kenya is increasing due to economic hardship and lack of school support. Many children are reportedly working in hazardous conditions instead of attending school. The report urges the government to strengthen labor inspections and provide aid to struggling families. 👉 Help end…