Children’s Parliament of Pakistan

The Children’s Parliament of Pakistan (CPP) is a creative concept in Pakistan’s democratic
Pakistan's PM during her speech culture which is structured by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) and supported by Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit (FNF). CPP provides a platform to youngsters between 13 to 17 to learn experience and adopt democratic processes. CPP provides a platform to youngsters between 13 to 17 to learn experience and adopt democratic processes. Furthermore, they want to raise their voice for their rights, record demands and put their concerns on the table relating child rights and their violations to strength the roots of true liberal democracy. CPP advocates children’s right regionally and nationally with human rights.

The Parliament is prearranged with two liberal parties on opposing fronts namely All Pakistan Party (APP), Pakistan Children’s Party (PCP). In the formulation of CCP they have chosen 104 representatives from different districts of Pakistan. They have two types of assemblies: regional and national. Amongst those 41 Members of National Assembly (MNAs) got elected and 14 became part of the cabinet. The whole process was conducted on the democratic grounds to create democratic electoral awareness in society.

Secretary General of the Pakistan Muslim League – Qaid-e Azam (PML-Q) Mushahid
FNF Pakistan's Country Representative's interactive session with young leaders Hussain Sayed praised the children for their commitment and intelligence. Hussain said that it’s important to introduce new lot of leaders who should be creative, positive, vibrant, tolerant, and ready to sacrifice and have clear political approach. He suggested young parliamentarians to follow the footsteps of Muhammad Ali Jinnah because that is the only way to walk to democratic path and save our nation from going astray.

Children’s Parliament of Pakistan is providing a great opportunity to children of Pakistan to high-light their problems and bring their issues under the consideration of ruling class. It’s also important to understand the basic responsibilities to promote and propagate child rights, said Member National Assembly Dr Donya Aziz.

CPP will greatly influence nationally through vigorous campaigning efforts for the survival of freedom. It’s her objective to follow constitution to encourage good citizenship values and responsible behaviour which will be a splendid help for inclusive and sustainable community to bring a liberal democratic revival.

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