Our Forgotten Children
Despite repeated attempts to legislate on the issue of forced conversions, no actual legislation has been passed. Last year, the PPP rejected a proposed bill in the Sindh Assembly that would have prevented a change in religion before the age of 18. A similar proposal was rejected in 2016.
For the Love of Our Children
The Government of Punjab has to work towards curbing the underlying causes behind sexual abuse. Once it happens, it changes the life of the children involved — that is, if they survive at all. So far, we have only been reactive, not proactive.