Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights to Visit Sindh for Provincial Consultation on Out-of-School Children & National Education Emergency

WNAM REPORT: The Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR) is set to hold a Provincial Consultation on Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 13, 2025, in Haripur. This high-level consultative session aims to address the urgent education crisis in the province, focusing on barriers preventing children from accessing education and identifying policy-driven solutions to ensure universal, inclusive, and quality education for all.
This consultation is part of a nationwide initiative launched in January 2025 with a National Convention and Orientation in Islamabad, followed by provincial engagements in Sindh. Now, the delegation is visiting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with subsequent consultations planned in Balochistan and Punjab to formulate a comprehensive national strategy on OOSC.
The delegation is headed by a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and Convenor of the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR). The following distinguished members are also part of the delegation:
Syeda Nausheen Iftikhar (MNA, President Young Parliamentary Forum)
Mubarak Jan (MNA, Advisor to the Prime Minister on SAFRON)
Idrees (MNA, Chairman Standing Committee on Power Division)
Dr. Shaista Jadoon Khan (MNA)
Sofia Saeed (MNA)
Moin Amer (MNA)
Akhtar Bibi (MNA)
Mujtaba Zaidi (CEO, Anthro)
Officers from the National Assembly Secretariat
This consultation in KP will bring together government officials, district education officers (both male and female), policymakers, civil society representatives, education experts, and community leaders to discuss:
The scale of the out-of-school children crisis in KP and the primary barriers to education.
Policy gaps and implementation challenges in achieving universal education.
The role of provincial and district-level authorities in tackling OOSC.
The importance of gender-sensitive and inclusive education policies, especially for girls.
Community-driven solutions and partnerships for increasing school enrollment and retention.
The event will be led by the PCCR Convenor, who will emphasize the urgency of treating education as a national emergency and highlight the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to address the crisis.
A special acknowledgment goes to Dr. Shaista Jadoon Khan, MNA, whose dedicated efforts have made this visit and consultation possible.
This Provincial Consultation on Out-of-School Children in KP is a significant step toward shaping a policy-driven and action-oriented response to Pakistan’s education crisis. The outcomes of this session will contribute to policy recommendations, legislative measures, and strategic interventions aimed at ensuring that no child is left behind.
Stay tuned for updates as we work together to build a future where education is a right for all, not a privilege for a few.