Upcoming Petitions

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At the Youth Justice Network, we believe that justice is not reactive, it is proactive. Our upcoming petitions reflect the urgent social, economic, and ethical challenges Pakistan’s youth continue to face.

Each petition is grounded in research, public advocacy, and youth consultation, ensuring that our demands are backed by both evidence and empathy.

These petitions are in their final stages of drafting and will soon open for public signatures, each one representing a step forward in the national struggle for accountability, equality, and reform.

Petition to Ban Unpaid Internships in Pakistan

Overview

Unpaid internships exploit young graduates under the guise of “experience.” Every year, thousands of students across Pakistan work full-time hours without pay, often in corporate, media, and NGO sectors while struggling with financial insecurity.

This petition calls for a national policy to regulate internships and make it illegal for organizations to hire unpaid interns, ensuring fair wages, legal contracts, and equal opportunity for all youth.

Key Demands

Introduction of a Minimum Internship Stipend Law, linked to the national minimum wage.
Mandatory issuance of written contracts to interns by all registered institutions.
Establishment of a National Internship Oversight Body under the Ministry of Education or Labour.
Penalties for organizations violating internship wage laws.

Why It Matters

Exploitation disguised as “opportunity” has become normalized in Pakistan. This petition seeks to restore dignity and fairness to youth employment, ensuring that hard work is rewarded — not exploited.

Status: Draft Completed — Launching Soon

Petition for Transparency in Private Educational Institutions

Overview

Many private schools, colleges, and universities in Pakistan operate with unregulated fee structures, exploitative billing, and unfair disciplinary practices. This petition seeks to introduce transparency, legal oversight, and accountability in private education management.

Key Demands

Establishment of a Private Education Regulatory Council.
Mandatory fee audits and publication of financial statements by institutions.
Creation of student grievance redressal systems.
Penalties for institutions involved in fraud, harassment, or coercion.

Why It Matters

Education is a right, not a business. This petition stands for students’ dignity, affordability, and fairness in the academic sector.

Status: Drafting Stage — In Partnership with POLIS

Petition for National Youth Mental Health Support

Overview

Mental health crises among Pakistani youth are rising, from academic burnout to unemployment-related depression and social isolation. Yet, Pakistan allocates less than 1% of its health budget to mental health.

This petition calls for a National Youth Mental Health Strategy, including free counseling services, school mental health programs, and online support platforms for youth across the country.

Key Demands

Creation of a National Mental Health Helpline for youth.
Mental health units in schools, colleges, and universities.
Mandatory mental health training for educators.
National awareness campaign on suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing.

Why It Matters

Youth mental health is a human right. This petition will pressure the government to treat mental wellbeing as part of national development, not a taboo.

Status: Under Review by YJN Policy Team

Petition for Justice in Child Protection Failures

Overview

Despite recurring cases of child abuse and trafficking across Pakistan, laws remain poorly implemented and official negligence continues. This upcoming petition demands a federal-level review of all child protection authorities and the creation of a unified Child Justice System.

Key Demands

Formation of a National Child Protection Authority.
Establishment of a Child Abuse Tracking System to record cases nationwide.
Mandatory police sensitization training on handling child victims.
Transparency and public reporting of child abuse case outcomes.

Why It Matters

Justice for children must never depend on luck or media attention. This petition aims to reform how Pakistan responds to abuse — permanently.

Status: In Consultation Phase — Expected Launch: December 2025

Petition to Ensure Representation of Minority Youth

Overview

Pakistan’s minority youth continue to face exclusion from policymaking, employment, and higher education opportunities. This petition seeks legal guarantees of representation in youth councils, scholarships, and government programs, ensuring no young Pakistani is left behind.

Key Demands

Minimum 10% quota for religious minority youth in national and provincial youth bodies.
Inclusion of minority youth representatives in policy consultation forums.
Protection against religious discrimination in educational institutions.

Why It Matters

Real justice is inclusive. By empowering every faith and community, Pakistan can unlock the full potential of its youth population.

Status: Drafting Stage — Launching Early 2026

Our Vision Through Petitions

Every upcoming petition represents a youth-led reform movement in progress, challenging silence, demanding justice, and holding institutions accountable.

YJN ensures that every campaign is evidence-based, strategically organized, and publicly transparent from start to finish.

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