On the occasion of World Children’s Day, on Wednesday, the Sukkur district administration, in collaboration with the Sindh Child Protection Authority, organized an awareness walk to highlight the important issue of children’s rights. The event was attended by a large number of students, teachers, members of civil society, and rescue officials. The procession was led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bushra Mansoor and Deputy Director of the Sindh Child Protection Authority Zubair Mehar.
The participants carried placards emphasizing the protection of children’s rights, the importance of compulsory education, the elimination of child labor, and the need for a safe and violence-free environment for children. Prominent personalities such as Shabbir Memon, Director of Pakistan Sweet Home, and social leader Azra Jamal also participated, strengthening the community’s commitment to these causes.
In a conversation with the media, it was highlighted that guaranteeing a dignified and educated future for children is the joint responsibility of the government, society, and parents. Bushra Mansoor expressed the district administration’s commitment to the education of children who are working in shops and workshops. She declared education a fundamental right and described plans for coordinated efforts to enroll working children in schools.
Zubair Mehar of the Sindh Child Protection Authority stressed the need to inform children about their rights and legal protections. He noted that various organizations are actively working to create a conducive environment for children’s education, health, and protection. The walk concluded with the distribution of books and awareness-raising materials among children, further reinforcing the message of empowerment through education. The participants appealed for more effective government measures to eliminate child labor and to guarantee quality education and protection from violence for every child.