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
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan once again on Wednesday scored a major win when its draft resolution “Countering religious hatred, constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence” was adopted by 28 countries at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Pakistan had made a special request
SUKKUR: Federal Minister Ehsanur Rehman Mazari and Pakistan Peoples Party MPA Haji Abdul Rauf Khoso met with the Hindu panchayat and family of hostages — Mukhi Jai Kumar, his son Jai Deep and driver — who were kidnapped from Kandhkot-Kashmore. The panchayat
Nine million families across the country receive a quarterly stipend of Rs9,000 under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri constituted monitoring teams to ensure transparent disbursement of stipends to marginalised sections of
“Unequal Citizens: Ending Systemic Discrimination Against Minorities” is a fact-finding report released by the National Commission for Human Rights of Pakistan (NCHR). It analyzes and chronicles instances of religion-based differential treatment encountered by religious minority group members in Pakistan with respect to employment
Pathways between CVE and Human Rights is a report by Sindh Human Rights Commission. This research publication identifies linkages between countering violent extremism and human rights and aims to enhance the capacity of the Commission to proactively contribute to peace-building in the province of Sindh.