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President Irfaan Ali yesterday lamented “broken systems” meant to protect children.
Speaking at an event to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), President Ali highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive reforms. He noted that the very structures designed to support children are collapsing, leaving many vulnerable. “We must separate children from broken systems and instead find mechanisms that truly protect them,” he asserted.
The President emphasised that safeguarding children’s rights begins with strengthening families. “Stronger families will build stronger communities, which will lead to a stronger nation,” he said.
