Child Rights
Srinagar: Wave of Violations Against Children Persists in IIOJK; 887 Severe Cases Logged in 2024 as Conviction Rates Plunge
SRINAGAR (HRNW) – The state of child security and human rights remains critically volatile in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to the annual report released by India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a staggering total of 887 criminal cases against children were officially registered across the occupied territory during the year 2024….
Shikarpur: Sindh Rangers and Police Rescue 11-Year-Old Girl from Kacha Area After Hours-Long Joint Operation
SHIKARPUR (HRNW) – In a highly successful joint operation, Pakistan Rangers Sindh and the Shikarpur Police have safely rescued an 11-year-old girl who had been abducted and held in the treacherous Kacha (riverine) area. According to officials, acting on intelligence reports regarding the minor’s presence in the lawless terrain, Sindh Rangers and Shikarpur Police launched…
International Conference on Children’s Rights and Education – 11 June 2026
Stockholm, Sweden (HRNW)- Stockholm will host an International Conference on Children’s Rights and Education on 11 June 2026, focusing on child welfare, education access, and protection policies. 🧾 Application Procedure: Online registration required Applicants should submit a brief note on educational or social projects 🎯 Eligibility: Teachers and educators Child rights activists NGOs and researchers…
UN Calls for Protection of Children in Armed Conflicts
New York, United States (HRNW)- On 5 April 2026, the United Nations renewed its call for the protection of children affected by armed conflicts worldwide. UN officials reported that children continue to face grave violations, including recruitment by armed groups, attacks on schools, and denial of humanitarian aid. The organization urged all parties to uphold…
Child Marriage Case: Marriage of 12-Year-Old Girl in Kasur Raises Legal Questions
KASUR (HRNW): The alleged abduction and subsequent underage marriage of a 12-year-old girl, Reshmallah Urooj, has sparked a legal and social controversy in Kasur. Following the registration of Case No. 364/26 at the A-Division Police Station, the situation took a new turn as reports emerged that the missing girl had allegedly married a young man…
Punjab Assembly Passes Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026
LAHORE (HRNW): The Punjab Assembly has passed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 by a majority vote, incorporating various suggestions from both treasury and opposition benches. The new legislation imposes a strict ban on marriages of individuals under the age of 18 throughout the province. Under the law, it is now mandatory for both the…
District South Police: Missing Children Rescued at Sea View and Reunited with Families
KARACHI (HRNW)- In a commendable display of proactive policing, the Darakhshan Police in District South successfully rescued two young children found wandering alone at Sea View and ensured their safety through proper legal channels. Details of the Incident: According to the spokesperson for District South Police, two minor children were found abandoned near the Sea View…
UNICEF Issues Emergency Alert on Child Welfare
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) UNICEF has released a harrowing report detailing the impact of conflict-driven displacement on children. The organization is appealing for $1.2 billion in emergency funding to provide life-saving aid to over 5 million affected children. UN experts emphasized that the disruption of major trade routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, is causing…
Brutal Assault on Minor in Gaggo Mandi; Auto Workshop Apprentice Thrashed with Belts
GAGGO MANDI (HRNW): A horrific incident of child abuse has surfaced in Gaggo Mandi, where a minor boy working as an apprentice at an auto workshop was allegedly subjected to severe physical torture. Local police have initiated an investigation after the incident sparked outrage in the community. Details of the Assault: According to sources, the…
Missing 16-Year-Old Boy Recovered Safely and Reunited with Parents
KARACHI (HRNW): The Investigation Police of District Keamari has successfully recovered a 16-year-old boy who had gone missing from the Gulshan-e-Sikandarabad area. According to SSP Investigation Keamari, Masroor Ahmed Jatoi, the teenager has been handed over to his parents following his safe recovery. Case Background: SSP Masroor Ahmed Jatoi stated that the boy, identified as…