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LAHORE: A delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Islamabad, visited the Punjab Home Department and met Additional Secretary Foreign National Security Ayesha Mumtaz.
During the meeting, the participants held a detailed discussion on the overall law and order situation in the province and measures being taken for the protection and welfare of children.
The Unicef delegation appreciated the measures taken by the Punjab govt for the protection and welfare of children.The Unicef delegation comprised Sidahmed Abdullah and M Khalid Irfan. Deputy Secretary M Murtaza, Deputy Secretary Jamal Fazil and M Asadullah Gondal were also present on the occasion.
Speaking to the delegation, Ayesha Mumtaz said that the protection of women and children is among the foremost priorities of CM Punjab. She said that Punjab is the first province to approve a comprehensive Child Protection Policy for safeguarding the rights of children. Children are being provided safe shelter, food, education and healthcare facilities, along with psychological and legal assistance.
The delegation also visited the Digital Media and Public Outreach Cell of the Punjab Home Department. Director Public Relations Tauseef Sabih Gondal briefed the delegation on the ‘Haya and Bahadur’ animated cartoon series developed to promote child protection awareness.
