India has raised serious concerns about Pakistan's human rights violations, particularly regarding the protection of children, during a recent address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Nishikant Dubey, a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and part of India's parliamentary delegation, criticized Pakistan for being a significant violator of the UN's Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda.

In his speech, Dubey referenced the UN Secretary-General's 2025 report, which highlights grave abuses against children in Pakistan. He pointed out various atrocities, including attacks on children, the destruction of girls' schools, and cross-border shelling that has resulted in casualties among children. "We strongly condemn Pakistan’s efforts to distract the world from its own record of child rights abuses and ongoing cross-border terrorism," Dubey stated.

He contrasted India's proactive measures against terrorism with Pakistan's actions, urging Islamabad to "look at itself in the mirror" and take responsibility for protecting its children. Dubey also mentioned the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, where 26 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives due to Pakistan-trained terrorists. He defended India's Operation Sindoor in May 2025 as a legitimate response to safeguard its citizens.

Dubey expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership for the opportunity to represent India at the UNGA. He highlighted India's initiatives for child welfare, such as the Child Helpline 1098 and the Ujjwala Yojana, which aim to protect children from trafficking and exploitation.

As global attention on child welfare in conflict zones grows, India is positioning itself as a strong advocate for accountability, challenging Pakistan to address its shortcomings. The Indian delegation, which included other senior MPs, is also preparing to host the Conference of Heads of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries from October 14 to 16, where military leaders from over 30 nations will discuss global peacekeeping efforts.