So, what could be a prouder moment for Balochistan than the fact that 14-year-old Zunaira Qayum has been appointed as an advocate for climate action, empower girls and rights for children by the UNICEF? The greatest part of this remarkable achievement is that it isn’t just about Zunaira’s personal victory; it is a symbol of hope and resilience and an inkling of a better future for this generation, and an entire generation of young Balochistanis. It serves to illustrate how the province can at times be depicted as a land of struggles yet can be a source of such positive change.

Her appointment is a historic nod to the courage, vision and absolute determination of a young girl no matter what, to make a difference. For someone from a part of the world where basic facilities such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure are scarce, Zunaira’s rise to world advocacy narrate how big of an opportunity Balochistan’s youth possess. As her awareness was raised, her mission was to raise awareness on climate change, advocate for child’s rights, empower girls and stress the economic role of women, surely way beyond her years. Her work is establishing a new standard for what young leadership can and has accomplished against adversity.

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