Minister Mazari spoke of initiatives such as the Zainab Alert system, which mobilizes the state machinery at regional and district levels for protection and recovery of missing children, achieved through integration with the Pakistan Citizen’s Portal. Another initiative which the Ministry highlighted was the 1099 helpline and related app which are meant to provide assistance to victims of domestic abuse and help report on instances of violence against women. Minister Mazari also referred to legislation meant to curb child labour, the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance 2020 and the ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Act among other initiatives.
The event also featured a briefing based on its efforts in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic, including a comprehensive report titled “COVID-19 and Disaster Vulnerabilities in Pakistan: A human rights based analysis.”