March Held In Shahdadkot Over Surge In Crime Against Women

LARKANA: Sindh Women Lawyers Alliance (SWLA) on April 13 held a protest march from Koto Moto Chowk to the Shahdadkot Press Club over unabated incidents of murder, domestic violence and discrimination against women in the city. The family of a primary teacher,

Sindh Sets Up Body To Curb Social Media Misuse

KARACHI: The Sindh Apex Committee has decided to set up a special unit within the home department to address growing cases of social media “misuse” in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The decision was

What Are We Teaching At School?

The review of Pakistan’s education system highlights significant challenges in access, quality, and inclusivity, particularly regarding gender disparities. Recent reforms, such as the introduction of religious education for minorities and the Single National Curriculum (SNC), aim to address these issues; however, textbooks

The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Pakistan

The report reveals in 2022 that climate change-induced floods swept through the northern and southern parts of Pakistan, severely damaging approximately 27,000 government school buildings and disrupting the education of around 2 million children—52% of whom were in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous

SHRC Chairperson Visits Shikarpur Jail To Mark Eid With Inmates

On the occasion of Eid, Chairperson of Sindh Human Rights Commission, Iqbal Ahmed Detho, visited the District Shikarpur Jail to spread festive cheer and offer support to the inmates. His visit was a reminder of the importance of human rights and dignity, especially during this

Sindh Human Rights Commission – Bi Annual Newsletter

The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) newsletter highlights key activities and initiatives undertaken from January to September 2024. It details major meetings, policy reforms, and interventions, including participation in human rights conferences, legislative advocacy, and capacity-building programs. SHRC conducted field visits to

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