‘Inclusive democracy key to Pakistan’s integrity:’ HRCP Lahore, 7 April 2019. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has issued the following statement on the conclusion of its 33rd Annual General Meeting: ‘HRCP notes with concern the state’s amendment of the requisites of participatory democracy and reversal to the concept of a majoritarian state. This trend must

Bill against forced conversions must be passed Lahore, 22 March 2019. After two minor Hindu girls in Ghotki were allegedly abducted and converted forcibly to Islam, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the Sindh Assembly to ‘take swift, serious measures to resurrect and pass the bill criminalising forced conversions.’ HRCP has

Kartarpur residents must be fairly compensated Lahore, 20 March 2019. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its strong concern over the land acquisition being carried out to develop the Kartarpur Corridor. Following a fact-finding mission in the area, HRCP has said, that ‘while the development of the Kartarpur Corridor will help

Harris Khalique appointed HRCP secretary general Lahore, 15 March 2019. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said it is ‘delighted to announce that Harris Khalique has been appointed secretary general of the organisation. ‘Mr Khalique is a leading poet and author, a University of Iowa Honorary Fellow in Writing and a recipient of

HRCP condemns murder of Afzal Kohistani 8 March 2019, Lahore. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the murder of Afzal Kohistani, who was gunned down in Abbottabad on 6 March. In a statement released today, HRCP has said: ‘It is highly likely that Mr Kohistani was murdered for his role in

Joint press statement on peace and human rights in South Asia Civil society organisations from across South Asia are deeply concerned about the recent tensions between Pakistan and India. We call on the Governments of the two countries to take immediate steps to further de-escalate the tension, to create an enabling environment for peace

Dress codes infringe on right to choose Lahore, 4 March 2019. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has criticised the notification issued by the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore, imposing a ‘dress code’ on its students that makes it compulsory, among other things, for women to wear a scarf or dupatta, and

HRCP calls for restraint amid regional tension 26 February 2019, Lahore. Following reports of India’s violation of Pakistani airspace, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over the escalating tension between the two countries. In a statement issued today, HRCP has said that it ‘condemns the Indian incursion as a provocative measure.

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HRDs learning to use social media safely Lahore, 14 February 2019. Amid growing fears of curbs on social media – especially on social media activists and journalists who have spoken out on subjects that receive little, if any, space in the mainstream media – the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly felt