In order to shield children from these horrific abuses, Pakistan on Thursday called for increased international collaboration, highlighting the various threats that face them, including child labour, armed conflict, and human trafficking.”The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, which addresses social, humanitarian, and cultural issues, heard testimony from Ambassador Usman Iqbal Jadoon, deputy permanent representative of Pakistan, who stated that in addition to addressing the underlying causes of such violence, the international community must also ensure stronger enforcement of legal frameworks that criminalise all forms of child abuse and exploitation.”Speaking during a discussion on children’s rights, he emphasised that world leaders pledged to protect children from a variety of risks when they ratified the Pact for the Future last month at UN Headquarters in New York.