Chairperson Sindh Human Rights Commission, Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Detho, joined youth leaders, climate advocates, and civil society allies at the Youth Convention: Climate Change and Role of Youth, held at Karachi.
Organised by the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum in collaboration with DevCon, SPARC, GEO, and Obun2 with support from Terre des hommes, the convention marked the launch of Obun2’s report, “The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Pakistan.”
Mr. Detho highlighted the deep connection between human rights and the climate crisis, stating: “Climate change is not just an ecological issue; it is a matter of justice, survival, and dignity—especially for children.”
Other speakers included Qindeel Shujaat (Executive Director, Obun2), Salam Dharejo (Country Head, Terre des Hommes), Mehran Ali Shah (Chairman, Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum), and Ayhan Mustafa Bhutto (Sindh Directorate of Climate Change), all of whom echoed the urgent need to empower youth and prioritize child-focused climate policies.
