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
Parliamentarians have a deep connection to people’s concerns. At a time when our societies are increasingly divided, parliaments can promote the essential values of respect, dialogue and compromise. There can be no place for discriminatory and xenophobic rhetoric, which scars societies and
In 2023, Pakistan had approximately 26.2 million out-of-school children (OOSC) aged 5-16, up from 23 million due to the impacts of COVID-19 and severe floods. Non-Formal Education (NFE) has been critical in addressing this crisis through flexible and innovative learning models like
Pakistan’s education system spans multiple levels, including compulsory education for children aged 5-16, covering pre-primary to higher secondary education, with 349,909 institutions serving over 56 million students as of 2022-23. Despite improvements, around 26 million children remain out of school, with girls
This Interpretive Guide was created to clarify the meaning and intent of the Guiding Principles on business and human rights, developed during Professor Ruggie’s six-year mandate. It includes detailed explanations of key concepts, foundational principles, and operational principles, such as policy commitment,
This publication contains the “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”, which were developed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business
The “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,” serves as a framework for states and businesses to uphold and respect human rights in their operations. It emphasizes the importance of preventing and addressing human rights abuses, ensuring that businesses do not infringe
Over the past few decades, Pakistan has made significant progress in improving its education system. The country expanded free and compulsory education, increased female attendance, and saw major reforms like merit-based teacher recruitment and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to enhance teaching quality. Punjab,
Parliamentary bodies play a crucial role in Business and Human Rights (BHR) by creating and enforcing laws that mandate ethical business practices and protect human rights. They oversee the implementation of these laws, ensuring compliance through monitoring and accountability mechanisms. Additionally, parliamentary
The effectiveness of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in Sindh for addressing business-related human rights abuses is critically assessed, with a focus on the expanded role of the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) under the SPHRA (Amendment) 2022. Existing frameworks, including the