The Sindh Government has made significant strides in advancing human rights by enacting laws safeguarding children, workers, and reproductive health rights, including the Sindh Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2015. Sindh’s alignment with international human rights standards and the unanimous approval of
Before 2021, the Sindh province lacked a coordinated response system for emergencies and disasters and the disaster management responsibilities were scattered across various departments, fire services were under local governments, and ambulances were operated by a mix of private companies and non-governmental
KARACHI: It was `a dream come true` for inmates as they donned graduation gowns at the convocation ceremony held at the Central Prison Karachi to receive certificates after completion of various courses. On 27 June 2024, the Central Prison Karachi in collaboration
KARACHI: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan`s (HRCP) annual report on the State of Human Rights in 2023, launched at the Karachi Press Club on 13 June 2024 details the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh, particularly the marked increase in
KARACHI: Speakers at a meeting on 22nd May 2024 discussed reasons behind the alarming rise in street crime in Karachi, its psychological impacts on citizens, the role of state, and suggested solutions to overcome that menace which was causing deaths in the
The Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Hyderabad faces a critical shortage of doctors, staff, and essential infrastructure. The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sent proposals for immediate action to the provincial health department after uncovering multiple
Iqbal Ahmed Detho Chairperson, Sindh Human Rights Commission along with Member (SHRC) Mr. Ayub khosa visited Shikarpur Jail on April 3rd, 2024. During the visit Mr. Detho emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms to improve inmate well-being and rehabilitation. Key areas such
During the 55th Human Rights Council, GANHRI welcomed the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which shed light on the challenges faced by child and youth human rights defenders. In a statement, GANHRI expressed shared concern
The Sindh Human Rights Commission conducted a comprehensive inspection of Civil Hospital MirpurKhas in December 2023 and subsequently forwarded recommendations to enhance and improve the overall healthcare facilities in the region. These recommendations were communicated to the Secretary of the Health Department,
KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) launched on 11 Jan 2024 its report on the country`s health status, highlighting the multifaceted challenges confronting Pakistan in this sector, while calling for urgent comprehensive reforms. `Pakistan faces an unprecedented health crisis, compounded by its