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
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,
There is a dire need for effective offender rehabilitation in prisons. As a criminologist, I have observed the consequences of neglecting this crucial aspect of criminal justice and its impact on public safety. The lack of emphasis on rehabilitation perpetuates a cycle
In response to directives from the apex court aimed at assisting families displaced during a demolition drive along major drains in Karachi two years ago, the caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, chaired a meeting to address the issue. During
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
KARACHI: Caretaker Finance Minister of Sindh Muhammad Younus Dagha on Monday said that the interim government was paying special attention to the rehabilitation of the victims of 2022 unprecedented downpour and flooding in the province. Speaking to the media in his office,