In the first five months of 2012, 122 cases were recorded, including 40 incidents of child sexual abuse, 14 murders and 22 abductions. Children rights activists call for long-term programmes to help victims. Suicides among children are up. In civil society, demands for action increase.
Starting with the ballot box, women must boost their presence and become a force for change. However, male chauvinism and patriarchy hold them back. In a conference in Lahore, about 130 Christian women examine the problem and make proposals. Activist says women must be educated about their rights.
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