Child Rights and Protection in Pakistan: The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations, Public Policy and Community Participation

Abstract

This working paper examines child protection in Pakistan, focusing on the roles of non-governmental organisations, public policy, institutional coordination and community participation. Through a narrative review of publicly available research and policy literature, it identifies challenges in child-protection implementation and proposes a framework for strengthening inclusive, accountable and evidence-informed programmes. The paper is not peer-reviewed and does not report original fieldwork.