‘Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Rules, 2022’ was successfully introduced by the Ministries of Federal Education and Professional Training and Law & Justice. The Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights and UNICEF Pakistan both provided support for this event, which was held at the Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG), F-10/2.
Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Education and Professional Training, emphasised the importance of these regulations in defending children’s rights and fostering a culture of non-violence during the launch. He urged everyone to cooperate so that these guidelines could be effectively put into place and an atmosphere where every child felt safe and cared for could be created. Rana also stated his desire to speak with provincial education ministries to persuade them to.
The Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, congratulated the stakeholders on the application of the prohibitions on corporal punishment. He noted that this was a positive beginning and emphasised that morals and values cannot be imposed through coercion or punishment. Tarar vowed to support all future campaigns for children’s rights and related legislation wholeheartedly.
An important step in the ongoing campaign to safeguard kids in the capital territory from corporal punishment is the introduction of the “Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Rules, 2022.” The “Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Act, 2021” governs these extensive regulations, which take effect right away. They show the government’s and stakeholders’ dedication to preventing physical punishment and fostering a secure environment for kids.
Mehnaz Akber Aziz, convener of the parliamentary child rights caucus and parliamentary secretary for law and justice, emphasised how these laws have a profoundly positive effect on children’s life. She made it clear that the launch represents an important step in protecting children and providing environments that are safe for their growth and development. Aziz expressed optimism that the regulations would encourage the 2.4 million kids who aren’t in school right now to start attending. She expressed gratitude for the assistance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Ministers of Education and Law, as well as the then-President of the National Assembly, in advancing this crucial legislation.
Child abuse has both short-term and long-term detrimental impacts, as UNICEF official in Pakistan Abdullah A. Fadil emphasised. He urged everyone to come together in support of the Act so that all children in Pakistan can learn and grow in a secure setting that upholds their rights and dignity. The CEO of Zindagi Trust, Shehzad Roy, emphasised his dedication to bringing this issue to the public’s attention on a national level and emphasised the necessity of influencing parents’ and educators’ perspectives.
