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HRCP asks if Pakistan can fulfil its commitment to human rights
HRCP asks if Pakistan can fulfil its commitment to human rights Islamabad, 16 April 2018. 2017 was the year Pakistan was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council, which is ‘responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.’ While this was deemed a ‘diplomatic success’, the Human Rights Commission […]
HRCP resolution at Asma Jahangir Convention 2018
Press release HRCP resolution at Asma Jahangir Convention 2018 Lahore, 9 April. Following the Asma Jahangir Convention held in Lahore on 7–8 April 2018, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has issued the following resolution: We, the human rights and social activists, laborers, farmers, students, lawyers, writers, academics, journalists and citizens working for the […]
“An even playing field for all”: HRCP
Press release “An even playing field for all”: HRCP Lahore, 7 April 2018: Given the vicissitudes of Pakistan’s political situation, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) demands that free and fair elections be held as scheduled this year. In a statement issued following its 32nd Annual General Meeting, HRCP has reiterated the importance of […]
Asma Jahangir: Taking her legacy forward
Press release Asma Jahangir: Taking her legacy forward Lahore, 7 April 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is gravely concerned at the vacuum created by the passing away of its co-founder, Asma Jahangir. In a statement issued following its 32nd Annual General Meeting, HRCP said that, while Ms Jahangir’s passing was a major […]
Asma Jahangir Convention
Press release Asma Jahangir Convention Lahore, 05 April 2018: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has announced that the Asma Jahangir Convention will take place on 7–8 April 2018 at the Alhamra Art Center (Hall 1), The Mall, Lahore. Being held in conjunction with Shirkatgah, the Aurat Foundation, the South Asian Free Media Association […]
HRCP supports Punjab’s lady health workers on strike
Press release HRCP supports Punjab‘s lady health workers on strike Lahore, 30 March 2018: Six years on, the Punjab government has failed to implement the notification it issued in 2012, regularizing the services of 50,000 lady health workers (LHWs) in the province. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) urges the Punjab government to rectify […]
Oral statement for the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Pakistan
Press release Oral statement for the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Pakistan UN Human Rights Council: 37th session, Geneva, 19 March 2018 Madam Vice-President, FIDH and its member organization, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP),express profound sadness at the untimely passing of our colleague and friend Asma Jahangir, a human […]
In Memory of Asma Jahangir
Press release In Memory of Asma Jahangir Geneva, 16 March 2018. Asma Jahangir was known for speaking up when many others feared doing so. And I apologise in advance, as no speech can do justice to her profound investment to the cause. Asma Jahangir stood up to oppression and discrimination since her youngest age; and […]
Pakistan: Government’s lack of commitment at UN rights review a missed opportunity – Joint press release
FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights and its member organization in Pakistan Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Joint press release Pakistan: Government’s lack of commitment at UN rights review a missed opportunity Lahore, Paris, 16 March 2018: The Pakistani government missed yet another opportunity to show its commitment to address key human rights […]
Government Should Appeal IHC Ruling on Declaration of Faith HRCP Calls for Government to File Appeal
Lahore, March 14, 2018:The Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) recent ruling requiring a declaration of faith is cause for serious concern and should be appealed by the federal government, said the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) today. “HRCP is appalled by the recent IHC ruling that makes a declaration of faith mandatory for government and […]
