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KP govt launches drive to curb child sexual abuse

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KPCPWC) formally launched a province-wide awareness and sensitisation campaign against child sexual abuse and exploitation, aimed at strengthening public awareness, promoting prevention and responsible reporting and reinforcing collective action to ensure a safe and protective environment for children across the province. A…

KP govt launches drive to curb child sexual abuse

PESHAWAR - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KPCPWC) inaugurated a province-wide campaign to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation. This initiative aims to heighten public awareness, foster prevention, and encourage responsible reporting of such incidents. The statement highlighted the involvement of government officials, development partners, civil society groups, religious leaders, child protection advocates, media personnel, and young people in the launch.

KPCPWC chief Ijaz Muhammad Khan emphasized the significance of community-level awareness, early risk identification, responsible reporting, and coordination among relevant agencies for effective prevention and response.

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