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A report revealed shocking numbers of child abuse cases across Pakistan in 2024, with over 7,600 incidents reported last year, averaging 21 daily incidents.
A recent report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) revealed alarming levels of surge in violence and sexual abuse against children in Pakistan.
In 2024 alone, 7,608 cases of abuse were reported, meaning an average of 21 children suffered violence every single day.
Sexual abuse remains the most prevalent form of violence, with 2,954 reported cases – yet only 1.01 percent of these led to convictions.
Physical abuse followed, with 683 cases, but the conviction rate was even worse at just 1 percent.
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Other major crimes included 2,437 kidnappings, 586 child trafficking cases, and 895 instances of child labor, showing the wide range of threats facing Pakistani children.
The worst-affected region was Punjab, where 6,083 cases were recorded – 2,506 of which were sexual assaults, meanwhile, only 28 perpetrators were convicted in these cases.
Similarly, out of 445 physical violence cases, just 7 resulted in convictions, while no one was punished in 26 child marriage cases.
Sindh also saw disturbing trends, with 354 child abuse cases reported, yet zero convictions in 24 child marriage cases.
SSDO, a research-based advocacy group working since 2015, has called for urgent reforms to protect children and ensure justice.
