Press release How much ‘press freedom’ on World Press Freedom Day? Lahore, 3 May 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has taken a serious view of the sharp decline in press freedom in the country over the last several months, which has coincided with the emergence of a strong grassroots movement in

Press release HRCP remembers human rights defender Madeeha Gauhar Lahore, 26 April 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) mourns the loss of Madeeha Gauhar, consummate actor, playwright, director and human rights defender. Ms Gauhar, who passed away in Lahore at the age of 61 after a protracted illness, was an unflinching advocate

Spike in violence in Quetta must stop Lahore, 25 April 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the surge in deadly attacks in Quetta during the current month of April. In yesterday’s incident, six policemen were killed in a suicide attack on a police van, which occurred in tandem with another attack outside

Press release Raid on HRCP consultant’s house condemned Lahore, 20 April 2018: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the burglary-style raid on the house of the editor of its State of Human Rights report, which was launched on 16 April in Islamabad. In a statement issued here today, the Commission said:

Press release All people have the right to peaceful assembly: HRCP Lahore, 19 April 2018. There is growing speculation that the authorities are not happy with the idea of allowing a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa organization to hold a public meeting in Lahore on 22 April 2018. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) today urged

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

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

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

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

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