At a consultation organized by the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in collaboration with the Sindh Judicial Academy (SJA), SHRC Chairman Mr. Iqbal Detho and Secretary of the Human Rights Department, Government of Sindh Ms. Tahseen Fatima led critical discussions on eliminating hazardous child labour in Sindh.
Mr. Iqbal Detho emphasized a proposed amendment to the Pakistan Penal Code to ban domestic work for children under 18, aligning with international commitments to protect children from the worst forms of labour. He also called for stringent criminal liability provisions for employers exploiting child workers.
Ms. Tahseen Fatima highlighted challenges in implementing labour laws, particularly in special economic and export processing zones, and stressed the urgent need for better resources and recruitment of labour inspectors.
Participants called for systemic reforms, including addressing poverty and ensuring education for child workers, while recognizing a new shelter home in Malir Saudabad as a critical resource for rehabilitation.
Together, these efforts reaffirm a collective commitment to safeguarding the rights and futures of Sindh’s children
