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"International human rights treaties are a powerful set of tools for advocates seeking transformative change." This toolkit was developed to facilitate civil society organisation (CSO)s engagement with international human rights mechanisms in order to strengthen national advocacy strategies to end child marriage.

The eight countries are among the 196 States parties to the CRC. They are required to undergo regular reviews by the Committee of 18 independent international experts on how they are implementing the Convention, its Optional Protocols, as well as the ...

Promoting predictable, effective and timely collective humanitarian action

The Proliferation of Pornography The ease of access to pornography and the rising popularity of the Internet have significantly altered the way that pornography is consumed throughout time.  Unsurprisingly, the majority of pornography in the...

United Nations (UN) Child Rights Committee to review Congo, Bulgaria, Senegal, Russian Federation, Lithuania and South Africa

Frequently asked questions on our humanitarian mandate to aid children suffering through unprecedented catastrophe.

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday called upon the relevant Government organisations, civil society, human rights groups, media, UN agencies, community, parents, teachers, Ulema and...

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that children were the most precious resource of any nation and the sole...

Stunting, malnutrition, lack of access to quality education, healthcare are children issues: Alvi

“Children are always the first victims of war. Belarus is seriously concerned about the harmful and widespread impact of armed conflicts on children, as well as their long-term consequences for lasting peace, security and development,” the diplomat emphasized.