UNICEF and the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) Pakistan launched a new report and policy brief examining the situation of displaced and migrant children in Pakistan. Supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Pakistan, the event convened policymakers, UN agencies, civil society and child protection actors to discuss practical steps to strengthen inclusive protection systems for displaced children.
The report highlights how displaced children regularly face disrupted education, limited access to healthcare and elevated risks of exploitation and abuse. Evidence documented in the study paints a clear picture of gaps in services and protections that prevent many children from accessing their rights and basic opportunities.
Participants at the launch focused on translating the report’s findings into child-centred policies and stronger coordination among government bodies, humanitarian partners and community networks. Emphasis was placed on building systems that respond to the specific needs of displaced children while promoting access to education, health and safe environments across provinces.
Authors and stakeholders stressed that the evidence-based recommendations are intended to guide policy and programming so that every displaced child can live with dignity, safety and opportunity. Strengthening protection for displaced children in Pakistan will require sustained commitment from national institutions, donors and local actors to implement child-focused solutions on the ground.
