On the occasion of International Street Children Day, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) emphasized the urgent need for collective action to tackle the challenges confronting street children in Pakistan.
This day serves as a solemn reminder of the harsh realities endured by millions of children who are compelled to live, work, and beg on the streets, deprived of their basic rights and vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
Asiya Arif Khan, Executive Director of SPARC, expressed, “On International Street Children Day, we stand in solidarity with the countless street children in Pakistan who face unimaginable hardships daily.
According to estimates, the number of street children in Pakistan is around 1.5 million; however, this data is outdated.
These children encounter a multitude of challenges, ranging from extreme poverty and lack of access to education and healthcare to exploitation and abuse.
