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
Is Sindh Falling Through the Cracks? is a fact-finding report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). The report’s findings reflect how deep must the efforts for improving human rights in Sindh must go for the poor and marginalized to feel they
State of Human Rights is an Annual Report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which reports a wide spectrum of human rights violations. It has a whole portion of Sindh, reporting the key trends in the province related to human rights.
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
“The Ailing Prisoner: Access to Healthcare in Pakistan’s Prisons” is a publication by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which examines the existing healthcare infrastructure available to prisoners in the light of the international human rights framework and Pakistan’s own laws.
“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
“Justice and Rights for Religious Minorities in Sindh, Pakistan: A Legal Needs Assessment Report” is a report by Legal Aid Society (LAS) which provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by religious minority communities in accessing justice in Sindh, Pakistan. It
“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
“The Plight of Afghan Refugees” is a joint publication by Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners – Legal Aid Office (CWP-LAO) and National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) based on their onsite visit to Karachi Central Prison to inspect the condition of