Rape remains a persistent problem in Punjab, with an upward trend in reported cases between 2015 and 2016. However, despite increased reporting, conviction rates remain low, with nearly 96% of accused individuals being acquitted in 2016 and 2017. This study aims to
In yet another incident of police violence in Karachi, a newly-married young man, Hashim Sikander, was gunned down and his friend riding with him was injured by personnel of the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) for not stopping their motorcycle in Manghopir neighbourhood.
VIOLENCE against women takes many forms — including rape, murder, sexual harassment, domestic violence and child and forced marriages — and is prevalent in Pakistan. Women are not safe in their homes, in public or in their workplaces. Just a few cases
“Policy Brief on Forced Conversion” is a publication by National Commission on the Rights of Child, Pakistan (NCRC) which is the policy brief created after the case of Arzoo Raja. The Policy Brief touched upon the gaps in existing laws prohibiting ‘forced
“Istanbul Protocol: Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment” is a publication by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). It provides practical guidance on how
“Legislation Watch Cell: Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act 2022, Report 2022-23” is a report by Legislation Watch Cell of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which provides an analysis of the legislation, its effectiveness, and its compliance with international
“Modern Slavery: Trafficking in women and girls in Pakistan” is a publication by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which explores the issue of trafficking in persons, specifically focusing on women and girls, within the context of modern slavery in Pakistan.
“Sexual Violence Response Framework 2020-2024” has been developed by Law Department and Women Development Department of the Government of Sindh with the technical support of Legal Aid Society (LAS). The objective of SVRF is improve responses of the Criminal Justice System (CJS)
A Breach of Faith: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2021-22″ is a report published by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which focuses on the state of freedom of religion or belief (FORB) in Pakistan during the period of July
This is a consultation report on honour killing organized by Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The aim of this report is to discuss the issue from its various aspects and find solutions to tackle honour killing by a panel comprising federal and provincial