According to report published by Daily Dawn, Unicef is urgently appealing for $135.6 million from global donors to meet the pressing humanitarian needs of over 5.5 million individuals in Pakistan, with a focus on assisting 3.4 million children. The call for funding,
Sindh Statistics 2022, formally known as Development Statistics (DS), provides comprehensive data on Climate, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry & Livestock, Mining & Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas, Population, Labour Force, Public Finance, Banking & Financial Institutions, Transport & Communication, Housing, Public Sector Education, Public
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has partnered with Legal Aid Society (LAS) for consultation with relevant administrative departments to address the issue of child marriage and to discuss a comprehensive plan for its eradication. The collaborative consultation, led by the caretaker
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has directed the provincial government to take measures on a war-footing basis to bring around four million out-of-school children into the government-run education system. The SHC also ordered the inspection of desks procured for government schools in
A resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly today has recognised the vital contribution of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including by taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The resolution highlights
The Sindh Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Human Rights Department, marked Human Rights Day, honouring the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 9 Dec 2023 in Karachi. This pivotal document upholds the inherent rights of
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe have committed to redouble their efforts to prevent and address torture and other ill-treatment, in response to heightened risks and an escalation in cases worldwide. More than 85 NHRIs participating in the 14th International Conference
This policy brief, titled “Mapping of Legal Aid Mechanisms in Sindh Province,” conducted by the Sindh Human Rights Commission, presents an exhaustive analysis of legal aid services in Sindh, Pakistan. The primary objective is to offer a holistic perspective on the legal
Sindh Human Rights Commission took a stand for the rights of workers. Sindh Human Rights Commission has written a letter to Additional Chief Secretary, Local Government Department, Government of Sindh, urges immediate action for the implementation of increased minimum wages as notified
This study is based on qualitative research to identify gaps in laws, policies, and administrative measures in Pakistan with regard to domestic child labour. For the primary data, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with key informants in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar and