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Freedom of press and expression needs to be restored in Balochistan.
Lahore: November 20, 2017: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave concern over the prevailing situation in Balochistan in terms of curbs on freedom of expression and a persisting climate of intimidation. In a statement the Commission said: “HRCP calls upon the government and separatist groups in Balochistan to ensure that the media […]
Violence Against Transgender
KARACHI: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan organized a panel discussion on harassment and violence against transgenders on [DATE]. Mr I. A. Rehman, Mr. Asad Butt and Mrs. Uzma Noorani, Ms. Sara Gill, Ms. Shehzadi, Mr. Ihsan Ali and Ms. Raheema Panhwar participated in the discussion. Mr I.A. Rehman explained that traditionally transgenders were employed by […]
Mr. I. A. Rehman decorated with the Human Rights Icon Award
Legendary human rights activist Mr. I. A. Rehman was decorated with the Human Rights Icon Award amidst a standing ovation at the 15th Freedom Gate Pakistan (FGP) alumni gathering organized at the Lahore Country Club in Muridke on October 29, 2017. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Pakistan (“FNF Pakistan”) recognized the tireless efforts of […]
دو سو پچاسی ترک اساتذہ اور ان کے خاندان جبری وطن واپسی اور ایذارسانی کے خطرے سے دوچار ہیں
پریس ریلیز لاہور 26-اکتوبر، 2017 عالمی وفاق برائے انسانی حقوق (ایف آئی ڈی ایچ اور اس کی رکن تنظیم پاکستان کمیشن برائے انسانی حقوق کی مشترکہ پریس ریلیز دو سو پچاسی ترک اساتذہ اور ان کے خاندان جبری وطن واپسی اور ایذارسانی کے خطرے سے دوچار ہیں لاہور، پیرس، 26 اکتوبر،2017 […]
Pakistan: 285 Turkish teachers and families risk forcible deportation and persecution
FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights and its member organization in Pakistan Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Joint press release Pakistan: 285 Turkish teachers and families risk forcible deportation and persecution Lahore, Paris, 26 October 2017: Pakistan must protect 285 Turkish nationals from forcible repatriation, arbitrary arrest, and other human rights abuses, FIDH […]
Election to UN Rights Body Spotlights Failings – Leading Rights Groups Call for Action to Match Human Rights Role to Reality
Dear Madam/Sir, Greetings from the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). The ICJ, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are urging Pakistan to take immediate steps towards meeting “the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights,” following the country’s election to the Human Rights Council. Yesterday, the UN General Assembly […]
رکن پارلیمان کی عوامی فورم پر نفرت انگیزتقریر قابل مذمت ہے: ایچ آر سی پی
پریس ریلیز لاہور 12-اکتوبر، 2017 پاکستان کمیشن برائے انسانی حقوق (ایچ آر سی پی) نے حکمران جماعت سے تعلق رکھنے والے ایک رکن پارلیمان کی قومی اسمبلی میں کی گئی تقریر پر غم وغصے کا اظہار کیا ہے، جس میں ایک مذہبی اقلیتی گروہ کواشتعال انگیز گفتگو کا نشانہ بنایا گیا اور ان کے […]
HRCP slams parliamentarian’s hate speech at public forum
Lahore, October 12: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed outrage at the statement made by a parliamentarian from the ruling party in the National Assembly, targeting and calling for discriminatory actions to be taken against a religious minority group. A statement issued by the Commission on Thursday said, “HRCP condemns in the strongest possible terms […]
