The two-day capacity development initiative organised by UNDP with support from the European Union under the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II Project focused on strengthening the National Commission for Rights of Children (NCRC) to better monitor, document and report on child rights in line with Pakistan’s international obligations. The programme aimed to equip the Commission with practical skills for evidence-based reporting to UN treaty bodies, the Universal Periodic Review and the GSP+ monitoring mechanism, ensuring Pakistan’s commitments are clearly reflected in international submissions.
Participants examined Pakistan’s obligations under international human rights law and discussed how those commitments are incorporated in the Constitution of Pakistan and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly targets related to children. Emphasis during the sessions was placed on translating field-level findings into indicator-based inputs, strengthening data collection and documentation methods so the NCRC can deliver consistent, credible contributions to global reporting processes.
A major component of the training addressed systematic monitoring, documentation and follow-up on international recommendations, while encouraging inter-agency coordination to maximise impact at federal and provincial levels. Practical guidance on indicator-based reporting was designed to help the Commission identify implementation gaps, convert evidence into structured reports and use monitoring outcomes for policy advocacy and accountability within Pakistan’s child protection framework.
The training was attended by Chairperson NCRC Ms. Ayesha Raza Farooq, Member ICT Mr. Khalid Naeem, Member Sindh and Minorities Mr. Pirbhu Lal Satyani, Member KP Ms. Nadia Bibi, Member Punjab Dr. Mehek Naeem and Secretary NCRC Mr. Khalid Latif, along with the Commission secretariat and technical staff. Their participation signals the NCRC’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and supporting Pakistan’s compliance with international human rights standards, with a clear focus on the promotion and protection of child rights.
By building these reporting and monitoring capacities, the NCRC training is intended to sharpen the Commission’s role as an oversight body capable of following up on international recommendations, coordinating across agencies and using evidence to advocate for policy reforms that advance child rights across Pakistan.
