Pakistan’s legal system isn’t built for children. This clinic is trying to change that (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan has launched a child-friendly medicolegal clinic to improve treatment of child abuse victims, using specialized protocols and psychosocial support, though challenges remain in implementation

• Pakistan's new Child-Friendly Medicolegal Clinic aims to improve care for child victims of abuse by using toys, psychologists, and child-sensitive protocols
• The clinic is part of efforts to address systemic issues in how children are treated in the criminal justice system, including medico-legal examinations and psychosocial support
• Despite new laws, implementation remains a challenge with many cases unreported and under-resourced child protection mechanisms