Who We Are
SPARC was registered in December 1992 as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. Using international standards as a yardstick, SPARC works to promote and protect the rights of children through awareness-raising, advocacy supported by research, service delivery and human and institutional development.Over the years SPARC has increased its outreached in three provinces. Punjab , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh.
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Gaza Crisis: How Children Are Suffering in the Conflict
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has indeed worsened with each passing day, with children being the most affected. The conflict has left thousands of children maimed or disabled, with many suffering from traumatic amputations, fractures, and other severe injuries.
SPARC Commends Punjab's Commitment to Protecting Children: 10-Year Penalty for Child Begging
Child beggars are one of the most vulnerable populations and it is not a universal condition as vulnerability theory stated, but an outcome of lack of state mechanism to address the child begging. The role of the state is very important to address the issue of child beggary. Punjab's decision to increase the penalty for child begging to 10 years is a positive step. This initiative will widely protect vulnerable children and hold perpetrators accountable.
Around 1.5m children begging in country’s streets, human rights day rally in Hyderabad told
HYDERABAD: A rally was held here on Tuesday under the aegis of the Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child (Sparc) in collaboration with the district administration to commemorate the Human Rights Day.
Abuse in school
A recent article published in Dawn, one of Pakistan's leading newspapers, has shed light on the pressing issue of corporal punishment in schools. The article cites alarming statistics from SPARC (Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child) data, emphasizing the need for immediate attention and action. In a related development, SPARC Karachi has been actively working in Machar Colony, Kemari, under a project focused on uplifting women and youth in the colony. As part of its efforts, SPARC Karachi has taken up the issue of corporal punishment in the colony, where the District Education Office has launched an inquiry into the matter.
Polio’s toll
Pakistan's polio toll has risen to 64, with a new case reported in Jacobabad, marking the fourth case from the area this year. Balochistan accounts for 26 cases, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh have 18 cases each. The country is grappling with a distressing polio crisis, with at least 63 children crippled by the virus in 2024. The virus is now present in 83 districts, with the persistent targeting of vaccination teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan exacerbating the situation.