Inalienable right to dignity Lahore, 22 December 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) says it is ‘gravely concerned’ at the way in which ‘people’s fundamental right to dignity is being eroded away, ostensibly in the name of accountability.’ In a statement released today, HRCP has ‘expressed serious concern at the fact that

Press release ‘Women as architects of the UDHR’: Honouring Asma Jahangir Lahore, 19 December 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is extremely proud that its co-founder, Asma Jahangir, has been honoured posthumously with the UN Human Rights Prize. The prestigious UN Prize in the Field of Human Rights has been awarded jointly

Press release Where does Pakistan Stand After 70 years of UDHR? Lahore, 10 December 2018. Marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) organised a public lecture by its honorary spokesperson and veteran human rights defender, I A Rehman. Held at the Dorab

Press release  Brig. Abid Hameed: A loss for HRCP and human rights Lahore, 8 December 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) deeply grieves the loss of Brigadier (Retd) Rao Abid Hameed, who passed away in Lahore on Friday. In a statement issued today, HRCP has said: ‘The late brigadier was a committed

Press release End all forms of gender-based violence Lahore, 1 December 2018. As part of its campaign marking 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) organised a theatrical performance and dance recital to underscore the prevalence of violence against women and girls in Pakistan. Held at the