Haroon Siraj
SWAT:- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KPCPWC) has taken a huge step forward in safeguarding children’s rights by launching a Child Protection Unit in Swat. This new unit aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, protecting them from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
On this occasion key stakeholders, officials, and children attended the inauguration ceremony, where Deputy Commissioner Shehzad Mehboob pledged full support from the district administration. Mr. Ijaz Muhammad Khan, Deputy Chief Protection Officer of KPCPWC, shared that the commission has already aided 32,564 at-risk children and established 21 fully operational Child Protection Units across the province.
UNICEF’s Child Protection Specialist, Sohail Ahmad, emphasized the importance of community engagement in creating a safe environment for children. The event also featured performances by children from local organizations, who received medals for their participation.
It is pertinent to mention here that this initiative is part of KPCPWC’s mission to ensure every child in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa grows up in a secure and nurturing environment.
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