Child Labor and Global Commitments: Where Does Pakistan Stand?
On International Labour Day, this session examines the persistent challenge of child labor through the lens of international commitments and local realities. Where does the country stand today. Why does a gap persist between commitment and practice? What challenges hinder effective implementation? And what steps are needed to ensure that every child’s right to a safe and dignified childhood is protected?
This session invites a critical and constructive conversation on moving from promises to real change.
About the Speaker:
» Waiza Rafique is an internationally acclaimed and certified human rights specialist, legal reformist, and globally published author. With over a decade of diverse legal experience, she has emerged as a strong female voice in criminal justice, gender equity, and human rights law.
A British Chevening Scholar and recipient of prestigious honours including the Global Peace Award (United Nations 2025), Best Diplomat Award (Turkey 2025), Waiza has led transformative work across legislative, judicial, and policy spheres. Her expertise is certified and recognized internationally particularly in the UK, China, Thailand, Turkey, Nigeria, and Kenya.
She is the author of two books including “Rape, Law and Third Gender in Pakistan” (2021) — a pioneering legal text that has been translated into 12 European languages, and “Mirroring Fragments of Rights” (2025). She has published multiple research papers, legal commentaries, and op-eds featured across national and international media platforms.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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