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Sahil
is the only organization in Pakistan
that works exclusively on the issue of
child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Sahil
was established in
1996
as an NGO, to ensure the
protection of children. As stated in Article 34 of Child
Rights Convention (CRC)
"State parties undertake to protect the
child from all forms of sexual exploitation
and sexual abuse."
Sahil Vision
is that
“No
child has to be a victim of CSA"
Sahil
Mission
is
to create a protective environment for the
children of Pakistan through advocacy,
support systems for children, awareness on
body protection, enhancing legal and
psychological services for the victims of
CSA to pursue its vision that “no child has
to be a victim of child sexual abuse”.
Gender equality and equity is integrated in
all its activities and out reach mechanisms.
Sahil work
involves research,
awareness raising, legal advocacy,
intervention trainings, crisis intervention,
free legal aid for victims, publications and
the resource centre.
Sahil
works for
Intervention
Prevention and Protection
Sahil
also works with the government regarding child legislation
issues.
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