THE Christian communities of India and Pakistan are under attack by those representing the saffron and green parts of their respective flags. Saffron is particularly ruthless towards poor Muslim neighbourhoods in India, while the green is unforgiving to young Hindu girls in
ISLAMABAD: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) on Sunday wrote an open letter to the caretaker prime minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, which contained recommendations for protection of minorities and urged the government to tackle long-term challenges arising from extremism and intolerance
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed a provincial law officer to submit the policy devised by the government for dealing with medical needs and treatment of transgender persons in the province. The direction came on petition of transgender persons, some of
Members of minority communities and rights activists in Karachi have demanded an end to religiously-motivated crimes, including abductions, harassment, forced marriages, and rape of women and girls of religious minorities, apart from the protection of communal and worship places of minority communities.
KARACHI: For the first time in the country, minorities marched for their rights on National Minority Rights Day at the Frere Hall here on Friday. There were members of the minority communities as well as those who empathise with them. All chanted
KARACHI: Minority rights in Pakistan has been a matter of concern and subject of discussion for many years, eminent classical dance artist Sheema Kirmani along with several civil society activists told a news conference at the Karachi Press Club here on Wednesday.
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
Amidst the global recognition of AI’s potential, concerns about its associated risks have resonated worldwide. However, in Pakistan, the focus remains primarily on the opportunities AI presents, with limited attention given to potential risks, specifically those pertaining to human rights. This report
Nuzhat Shirin, chair of the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW), has emphasised the need for continued attention and collaborative efforts to ensure that budgets and policies are aligned to improve the realities of women and girls in the province.
Health, Safety, and Job Security of Sanitation Workers in Sindh is a Provincial Consultation report by Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The purpose of the consultation was to identify the gaps in the legislation covering labour rights of sanitation workers and build a consensus to