KARACHI: A much-needed facility for survivors of sexual violence was established in the port city Friday. The Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC) will remain operational round the clock with proper security at the Police Surgeon Office, Civil Hospital. The facility will serve as a
For the first time, the Sindh government has compiled data on private schools operating in the province, which reveal a bleak image of educational standards in the province. Private schools are commonly believed to offer quality education alongside providing better co-curricular facilities
This joint publication by OHCHR and Equitas-International Centre for Human Rights Education offers valuable insights and strategies for effective human rights education programming. Building on extensive research and analysis, the Compendium showcases successful projects and initiatives across various thematic areas, including addressing
The video features the Chairperson of the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) who discusses the various challenges faced by the SHRC in fulfilling its mandate, including the lack of resources, institutional capacity, and political will. The Chairperson also highlights the importance of
Climate change, population growth, urbanisation, and industrialisation have been putting unprecedented strains on the sources of freshwater in Sindh, due to which effective water management has become a matter of paramount importance. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said this while speaking
KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday that Sindh has achieved over 50 per cent reduction in child mortality rate. This moment of triumph, according to him, is a testament to his administration’s relentless efforts to ensure that every child
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly took note of rising concerns among consumers on soaring prices of food items and decided to take strict action against profiteers and hoarders. In this regard the assembly unanimously passed the ‘The Sindh Essential Commodities Price Control and Prevention
IT is unfortunate that our human rights legislation appears more aspirational than practical. The Sindh government’s progressive and inclusive laws, such as The Sindh Protection of Human Rights Act, 2011, The Sindh Protection of Communal Properties of Minorities Act, 2013, Domestic Violence
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Education and Culture Syed Sardar Ali Shah has said that the identification of issues and formulation of policies require a data mechanism. “Unfortunately, due to the absence of an effective data system, we face many difficulties in understanding
“Gap Analysis of Legislation Related to Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) in Sindh” is a publication developed through a partnership between the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women and UN Women Pakistan. It provides an in-depth analysis of the existing legal