“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
“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
“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
This report analyses supply chain processes in brick kiln sector of Pakistan including Sindh in order to identify deficits related to fundamental principles and rights at work (FPRW), with a focus on child labour and bonded labour. It was commissioned by the
“Protecting Minority Rights: A Practical Guide” is a publication by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) which is a comprehensive resource that provides guidance on how to promote and protect the rights of minorities. It provides practical
“Policy Brief on the Legal Framework for Child Domestic Labour in Pakistan” is a publication issued by National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) discussing the situation, international human rights legal framework, national and provincial laws and case laws. The Policy
“Modern Slavery: Trafficking in women and girls in Pakistan” is a publication by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which explores the issue of trafficking in persons, specifically focusing on women and girls, within the context of modern slavery in Pakistan.
To be born unwanted and abandoned to a risky future is the worst fate for a new life. According to yesterday’s report in Dawn, since 2021, the Edhi Foundation has buried 576 newborns in Karachi — 200 in 2021, 289 in 2022
KARACHI: Zulfiqar Ali can still vividly recall the day that he was summoned to a garbage skip near the Civil Hospital. A driver with the Edhi ambulance service with 14 years of experience, when he reached the spot, Ali was confronted with
“Sexual Violence Response Framework 2020-2024” has been developed by Law Department and Women Development Department of the Government of Sindh with the technical support of Legal Aid Society (LAS). The objective of SVRF is improve responses of the Criminal Justice System (CJS)