Karachi, 26 October 2026: Mr. Munawar Ali Mithani, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, chaired a meeting with representatives of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and UNICEF from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to review progress and discuss strategies for strengthening child protection interventions across Sindh.

The meeting focused on progress and updates regarding child protection, prevention and case management interventions being undertaken to safeguard children and improve access to essential protection services.

Key Areas of Discussion

  • Reviewing progress in child protection, prevention and case management interventions.
  • Identifying key challenges and operational bottlenecks affecting implementation and service delivery.
  • Exploring practical measures to address existing gaps and strengthen coordination among relevant stakeholders.
  • Agreeing on a way forward to strengthen and scale up interventions through the Government of Sindh's systems.

Participants reviewed key challenges and operational bottlenecks affecting implementation. Discussions also focused on identifying practical measures to address existing gaps and improve coordination among relevant stakeholders.

The meeting aimed to agree on a way forward for strengthening and scaling up child protection and case management interventions through the Government of Sindh's systems, with an emphasis on coordinated efforts, improved service delivery and sustainable protection mechanisms for children in need.

Participants attending the child protection coordination meeting
Coordination with Development Partners
A moment from the meeting on strengthening child protection and case management interventions across Sindh.

The engagement reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between the Government of Sindh and development partners in advancing child safety, preventing violence against children and strengthening the child protection system throughout the province.