A multi-stakeholder workshop in Islamabad brought together government agencies, non-governmental organizations and international partners to raise awareness and validate measures aimed at protecting children who cross Pakistan\u2019s land borders. Participants reviewed current gaps and explored practical solutions to improve child protection at border crossing points.<\/p>\n
Organized as an awareness-raising and validation event, the workshop focused on the theme \u201cChildren on the Move \u2013 Improving Child Protection at Pakistan\u2019s Land Border Crossing Points.\u201d Sessions combined information sharing with validation of proposed approaches, with the goal of strengthening protections for children transiting or displaced across land borders.<\/p>\n
Representatives from national government bodies, local and international NGOs, and partner agencies participated actively, sharing operational perspectives and policy priorities. The meeting created a platform for these stakeholders to align on common risks facing children on the move and the roles different actors can play in response.<\/p>\n
Discussion topics included identifying gaps in current border procedures, improving identification and referral mechanisms, and enhancing coordination among agencies responsible for child protection. Participants examined practical steps to make border processes more child-sensitive, including referrals to protection services and mechanisms for family tracing and reunification.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the workshop\u2019s findings will inform further validation efforts and support collaborative action to strengthen child protection at land border crossings. Stakeholders emphasized the need for continued coordination, capacity building and the development of clear, child-focused protocols to ensure safer passage and better protection for vulnerable children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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