SHRC Visits Edhi Child Home in Karachi Amid Mistreatment Allegations to Ensure Child Rights Compliance
Irfan Ali
Karachi,The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) conducted an official visit to the Edhi Child Home in Karachi. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the living conditions of children residing at the facility, assess their well-being, and evaluate the standard of care being provided to them.
The visit assumed particular urgency in the wake of a video that recently surfaced online, recorded inside a facility linked to the Edhi Foundation. The footage, which has since gone viral, features an individual alleging that children at the shelter are being mistreated and left in distress.
During the visit, the SHRC Members including PPP MPA Barrister Shiraz Shaukat Rajpar, Barrister Rida Tahir, Sophia Moosani and team of senior doctors including DR Rahul and DR Soomro inspected key areas of the facility, including the schools, sanitation and hygiene areas, kitchen facilities, play areas, and medical rooms. The delegation thoroughly reviewed the arrangements made for the children and found the overall environment to be stable and functional.
During the inspector it was found that some children were suffering from the highly contagious disease scabies. SHRC team also held interactions with staff to assess their competence and training in child-care management.
Barrister Rida Tahir, while addressing the matter, observed that the children appeared comfortable, confident, and well-oriented during interactions. She noted that no immediate signs of fear or distress were evident, and that the staff demonstrated a cooperative and responsive approach during the inspection.
MPA Barrister Shiraz Shoukat Rajpar’s presence at the inspection underscored the Government of Sindh’s commitment to promoting human dignity and strengthening institutional safeguards against child abuse and all forms of violence against children. He interacted warmly with the children, distributed gifts, and stressed the importance of maintaining consistent oversight to ensure the highest standards of care in such facilities.
The SHRC remains committed to upholding the rights and welfare of children across Sindh and will continue to monitor the situation at the Edhi Child Home. Follow-up visits and coordination with relevant authorities will be undertaken to ensure sustained compliance with child protection standards.
