Breaking Chains: How 'Bangles of Strength' is Fighting Girl Labor in Pakistan
Every child deserves a childhood filled with dreams, education, and opportunities. Yet, in Pakistan, 34% of girls under 15 are forced into domestic labor, while 12 million children are trapped in child labor. These numbers reflect stolen childhoods and lost potential.
A Corporate Stand Against Girl Labor
PARCO Gunvor Limited (formerly Total PARCO Pakistan Limited) is stepping up to address this crisis through its 'Stop Girl Labor' campaign. Under the leadership of CEO Mr. Asif Iqbal, the company is reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is the same organization that made history as the first Oil Marketing Company in Pakistan to onboard women and differently-abled persons at its service stations. Now, it is extending its impact with a new initiative aimed at protecting young girls from forced labor.
'Bangles of Strength': A Symbol of Change
One of the most powerful aspects of this movement is the 'Bangles of Strength' initiative. Traditionally, bangles are seen as delicate, but here, they represent resilience, hope, and empowerment. With every bangle purchased, you contribute directly to a girl’s education, helping her escape the cycle of labor and reclaim her future.
How You Can Help
You can support this cause by visiting 'Bangles of Strength' kiosks at select PARCO Gunvor Limited service stations in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Multan. Your contribution is more than a donation—it’s an investment in a girl’s future.
Join the Movement
Every child deserves the right to learn, grow, and dream—not to be confined by forced labor. By wearing the 'Bangles of Strength', you make a statement against girl labor and stand for a future where every girl can shine.
Be the change. Together, we can break the cycle.
