Pakistan Makes Effective Representation at ISPCAN 2026 Global Child Protection Conference
Pakistan effectively represented its efforts at the ISPCAN 2026 Global Conference on Child Protection held in Melbourne. A Pakistani delegation actively participated in discussions focusing on strengthening child rights and protection systems through international best practices and global cooperation.
The delegation included:
- Sara Ahmed, Chairperson of the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau, Punjab
- Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Secretary for Human Rights
- Dr. Arif, Director of Human Rights
During the conference, they:
- Engaged with international child protection experts and practitioners.
- Reviewed effective child protection systems, international models, and best practices.
Key discussions revolved around:
- Global challenges in child protection.
- Effective institutional mechanisms.
- Ways to benefit from international experience.
Sara Ahmed, Chairperson of the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau, Punjab, stated that the Pakistani government is dedicated to ensuring the effective protection of children’s rights nationwide. She highlighted the government’s priorities, including:
- Effective legislation.
- Strong institutional mechanisms.
- Practical measures for child protection.
Pakistan is further strengthening its child protection system by learning from international experiences and adopting best practices.
Ahmed emphasized that participating in ISPCAN 2026 provided a valuable opportunity to gain insights into modern approaches, international best practices, and mechanisms of cooperation that could enhance Pakistan’s child protection system.
Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Secretary for Human Rights, and Dr. Arif, Director of Human Rights, also actively engaged with international experts, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and experience-sharing for strengthening child rights protection and promoting effective child protection mechanisms.
