The review of Pakistan’s education system highlights significant challenges in access, quality, and inclusivity, particularly regarding gender disparities. Recent reforms, such as the introduction of religious education for minorities and the Single National Curriculum (SNC), aim to address these issues; however, textbooks
The report reveals in 2022 that climate change-induced floods swept through the northern and southern parts of Pakistan, severely damaging approximately 27,000 government school buildings and disrupting the education of around 2 million children—52% of whom were in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) newsletter highlights key activities and initiatives undertaken from January to September 2024. It details major meetings, policy reforms, and interventions, including participation in human rights conferences, legislative advocacy, and capacity-building programs. SHRC conducted field visits to
Human rights and access to justice are fundamental pillars of any democratic society, serving as the bedrock for the protection of individual liberties and the rule of law. In Pakistan, where the Constitution of 1973 embodies principles of democracy, rule of law,
The Policy Brief on the Employment of Children in Pakistan analyzes child labour laws and highlights Pakistan’s commitment to international conventions like the UNCRC and ILO. It differentiates between child work and child labour, emphasizing the latter’s harmful effects. The brief calls
Human trafficking remains a global crisis, with rising cases after the pandemic, particularly affecting women, children, and vulnerable groups. Forced labor has become the most common form of exploitation, followed by sexual exploitation, while justice systems struggle to address these crimes effectively.
Domestic violence is a complex issue in Pakistan, worsened by events like Sindh’s catastrophic 2022 monsoon and the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan ranks 145th out of 146 countries in global gender equality, with women facing limited health services, child marriage risks, and labor
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) tackles the persistent issue of domestic violence in Sindh province, through the roadmap “From Enactment to Implementation: Recommendations for Addressing Domestic Violence in Sindh.” This publication, part of the Sindh Human Rights Commission’s research products, aims
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees that all human beings are entitled to a social and international order in which their rights and freedoms can be fully realized. Climate change threatens this order and the rights and freedoms of all people.
This practical guide on independent monitoring frameworks is aimed at assisting States parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other stakeholders, including national human rights institutions and civil society, in understanding the key criteria for the establishment