Public Safety vs. Political Expression: A Path Forward for Pakistan
By: Augustine Gill Pakistan’s political landscape has long been a testament to the resilience of its people and their commitment to democracy. However, the increasingly violent nature of political rallies…
Minorities, Women, and Children Face Persistent Rights Challenges in Pakistan
By: Zara Amoon International Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. This…
Civil Society and Legal Frameworks Play Key Roles in Advancing Human Rights in Pakistan
By: Nasir Jamil International Human Rights Day, observed every year on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly…
Religious Minorities Urge Reform in Proposed Rights Commission
News Desk Lahore, December 9, 2024: The People’s Commission for Minorities’ Rights (PCMR) has urged the federal government to avoid creating another powerless National Commission for Minorities, warning that such…
Religious Freedom is the Litmus Test for Human Rights, Italian Leader Asserts
News Desk Rome, December 3, 2024: The President of the Italian Consultation for Religious Freedom, addressing the Permanent Committee on the Protection of Religious Freedom in the International Sphere, delivered…
Institute for Social and Youth Development Empowers Young Leaders at Society 5.0 Bootcamp
News Desk Lahore, December 1, 2024: The Institute for Social and Youth Development (ISYD), in collaboration with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), hosted the transformative Society 5.0 Bootcamp: Empowering Youth for…
Shattered Futures: Can Pakistan Deliver on Its Promises to Children?
By: Nabila Feroz Bhatti Pakistan has been a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) since 1990 and is obligated to submit the periodic/progress…
16 Days, One Mission: Combating HIV and Protecting Women
By: Naina Samson As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, it is imperative to shed light on another pressing issue that disproportionately impacts women, girls,…
Kasur Christian Trader Claims Police Involvement in Forced Payment and Intimidation
LAHORE: Report by: Luqman Ahmad Khan A Christian livestock trader, Sabir Masih, has accused police officers and accomplices of abducting and extorting him in a shocking incident that raises serious…
Slavery in the Shadows: How Poverty Fuels Exploitation in Pakistan
By: Zara Amoon Slavery, though officially outlawed, continues to persist in Pakistan in alarming forms, including bonded labor, child labor, and forced domestic work. Despite national and international commitments to…