Category: Press Releases
HRCP demands a firm schedule for holding census from the government
Islamabad, 23 July 2016: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan held a National Consultation on Census today. Participants included representatives of the Federal Government, political parties, civil society organizations, academicians and experts. Speakers and participants of the consultation spoke about the processes and the mechanisms needed for holding a fair census and emphasized on the […]
HRCP advises govt against reviving POPA
Lahore, July 22: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over moves to revive the Protection of Pakistan Act (POPA), which had expired on July 15, and urged the government to avoid resorting to laws that violate the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: […]
Call for legal reforms to ensure CAT implementation
LAHORE June 24, 2016 : The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, in collaboration with the World Organization against Torture (OMCT), organized a consultation for reviewing State compliance with the Convention against Torture, which Pakistan signed in 2010. The consultation aimed at mobilizing stakeholders, including civil society organizations, legal community, policymakers, national human rights institutions, media and State […]
اسسٹنٹ پولیٹیکل ایجنٹ کی جانب سے دو قاتلوں کی رہائی کا فیصلہ قابل مذمت ہے
پریس ریلیز لاہور 22 جون، 2016 پاکستان کمیشن برائے انسانی حقوق (ایچ آر سی پی) نے ایک اسسٹنٹ پولیٹیکل ایجنٹ کی جانب سے جرگے کے حکم پران دو افراد کوبری کرنے کے فیصلے کی شدید مذمت کی ہے جنہوں نے نام نہاد غیرت کے نام پر اپنے ماموں اور اپنی بھابی کو قتل کرنے کا […]
HRCP appalled by Khyber APA acquitting killers after jirga decree
Lahore, June 22: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned an assistant political agent’s decision in Khyber Agency to acquit, based upon a Jirga verdict, two men who had confessed to killing their maternal uncle and their sister-in-law in a so-called honour crime. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said: […]
اسلامی نظریاتی کونسل کی مضحکہ خیز سفارشات قابل مذمت ہیں
پریس ریلیز لاہور 27مئی ، 2016 پاکستان کمیشن برائے انسانی حقوق (ایچ آر سی پی) نے اسلامی نظریاتی کونسل (سی آئی آئی) کی ان سفارشات کی مذمت کی ہے جن میں خواتین کے خلاف تشدد اور دیگر رجعت پسند ، غیر قانونی اور فضول تجاویز کو اس ’’ماڈل ‘‘ قانون کا حصہ بنانے کا مطالبہ […]
HRCP condemns ‘ridiculous’ CII recommendations
Lahore, May 27: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) recommendations that call for violence against women, among other regressive, illegal or redundant advice contained in a ‘model’ law purportedly designed to protect women’s rights. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “As much as […]
GSP + Compliance critical for sustainable economic growth
Lahore, May 20: A consultation on the GSP + regime was conducted by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), at their offices on Friday, May 20th. The consultation commenced with opening remarks by I.A. Rehman, Secretary General HRCP. An overview of the GSP+ regimes and standards was provided by Professor Zahid Riaz and Dr. […]
HRCP demands end to child labour
Lahore, May 19: A workshop by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), on Child Labour, was organized at their offices on Thursday, May 19th. In attendance were prominent civil society organizations, focusing on the rights of children, activist and representing the government Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB). Pakistan being a signatory to many […]
HRCP aghast at girl’s jirga-ordained murder
Lahore, May 6: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a 16-year old girl following a jirga’s decision to punish her for her supposed role in helping a couple find happiness together. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “It is impossible to not be astounded […]
