ISLAMABAD: National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) has launched the art of parenting manual in collaboration with Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan and Aga Khan University, National Institute of Psychology- Quaide Azam University and Dukhtaran-i-Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar addressed the event highlighting critical social issues and emphasising collective action for effective solutions.
He underscored the need for comprehensive measures to address societal challenges, particularly in policymaking and implementation. “We create policies, but we do not implement them,” he remarked, stressing the importance of bridging this gap to effectively support families and children.
“In the realm of parenting, it is imperative for the government, civil society, and all stakeholders to collaborate,” the minister emphasised.
He acknowledged that raising children is a fundamental concern for every household, transcending economic disparities.
He also addressed prevalent issues such as poverty, destitution, and child labour, which significantly impact the ability of families to provide proper upbringing and education to their children.
He advocated for a shift towards robust family planning initiatives to mitigate these challenges effectively.
“We must raise awareness among our populace about their role in fostering the proper upbringing of children,” the murged, highlighting the importance of investing in children’s holistic development.
He emphasised that addressing these issues is crucial for ensuring a prosperous future for Pakistan’s next generations.
Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar reaffirmed his commitment to advancing policies and initiatives that promote positive parenting practices and safeguard children’s rights across Pakistan.
According to a statement, manual includes Agoosh and Parwarish manuals to train the master trainers for parenting of children and adolescents. NCSW Chairperson Nilofar Bakhtiar in her welcome address said that these manuals will play an important part to pave the way for development of the nation.
“Training and parenting of children from their birth to age 9 will be through Agoosh while for adolescents falling under the age group 9 to 19 years of age Parwarish manual of the guideline is launched. We are heading towards a better Pakistan, for this our partner organisations have contributed their expertise to establish a benefiting training manual,” she said.
Aga Khan University and National Institute of Psychology presented the salient features and insights of the manuals.
Guest of honour Rana Mashood Chairman Prime Minister Youth Programme appreciated the efforts of NCSW and all the partner organisations.
Published in Dawn, July 10th, 2024
