Using Safe-to-Learn Strategies for Protecting Children with Disabilities in Schools

A Case Study of Pakistan

Authors

  • Mehek Naeem University of Management and Technology, Lahore https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6704-4962
  • Dr. Farhat Munir University of Management and Technology, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v10i1.254

Keywords:

violence against children, Disability, Child Protection, Child Rights, Schools Child Protection, Pakistan

Abstract

Children with disabilities are often more prone to abuse in Pakistan. This article is based on a qualitative study using formal interviews as a data collection tool. The participants were asked about their perspective on the current practices of protecting children in schools, especially those with disabilities, and how to improve the system for safeguarding the Children to Learn Initiative. The research found that a right-based, systematic approach needs to be taken to improve school systems for the protection of children with disabilities against abuse and neglect, where attention is paid to prevention, response strengthening, and overall management and referral systems.

 

 

 

Author Biographies

Mehek Naeem, University of Management and Technology, Lahore

Mehek Naeem is a PhD scholar at University of Management and Technology (UMT), Member Punjab at National Commission on the Rights of Child (Government of Pakistan), Director Programmes Office of PAHCHAAN (Protection and Help of Children Against Abuse and Neglect) & Director at Globark Institute of Development and Training. 

Dr. Farhat Munir , University of Management and Technology, Lahore

Dr. Farhat Munir is an assistant proffesor at the Department of Education, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. 

Additional Files

Published

2024-07-30

How to Cite

Naeem, M., & Munir, F. (2024). Using Safe-to-Learn Strategies for Protecting Children with Disabilities in Schools: A Case Study of Pakistan. Review of Human Rights, 10(1), 73–85. https://doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v10i1.254

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Review of Human Rights

Section

Articles

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