VIOLENCE against women takes many forms — including rape, murder, sexual harassment, domestic violence and child and forced marriages — and is prevalent in Pakistan. Women are not safe in their homes, in public or in their workplaces. Just a few cases
KARACHI: The initiative ‘Strengthening Social Protection Delivery Systems in Sindh (SSPDSS)’ is of high priority for the Government of Sindh of the newly established Sindh Social Protection Authority, functioning under the administrative umbrella of the Social Protection Department. Sindh Social Protection Department
The theme for this year’s World Population Day — which falls today (July 11) — is ‘Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities’. The theme recognizes the crucial link between
“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.
“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)
KARACHI: It has been four long years since Saima*, now in her mid-30s, entered into a marriage filled with dreams and promises of a bright future, but now those promises lie unfilled. Saima had agreed to get married after her would-be husband
This video explains the history and mandate of National Commission on the Status of Women to promote the social, economic, political and legal rights of women. It is a video by Insaaf Watch.
Insaaf Watch explains Protection against Harassment at Workplace (Amendment) Act 2022 in this video which is an act to amend the Protection against harassment of women at the Workplace Act, 2010.
This is a consultation report on honour killing organized by Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The aim of this report is to discuss the issue from its various aspects and find solutions to tackle honour killing by a panel comprising federal and provincial
Forced Conversions in Ghotki is a Field investigation Report conducted by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). The purpose of the report was to assess complaints concerning the reportedly forced conversion of Hindu girls, with reference to the case of Reena and Raveena of