The Chair of the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) on Monday expressed alarm at the rise of drug and alcohol addiction among students.
Handing over the RCC’s annual reports for the years 2019-2020 to Manzoor Nadir, Speaker of the National Assembly, Commission Chair Aleema Nasir said that many students are engaging in these harmful activities, prompting the commission to implement initiatives aimed at educating children about the dangers associated with substance abuse and negative influences.
Following their visits to the ten administrative regions, Nasir expressed distress over the prevalence of sexual exploitation and illegal activities among school dropouts. She remarked on the troubling trend where young individuals are increasingly becoming involved in criminal behaviour at an early age. The RCC, she said, remains committed to addressing these issues through education and advocacy, aiming to create safer environments for children and promote positive behavioural changes within communities.
