Press release Government must cease attempts to control civil liberties Lahore, 2 August 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly opposes the recent slew of hastily passed legislation, none of which has undergone critical deliberation even at the parliamentary level, much less public debate. Most recently, the amended Official Secrets Act 1923,

Press release Criminalise employment of minor domestic workers Lahore, 30 July 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) demands that the employment of minor domestic workers be criminalised, following the case of 13-year-old Rizwana Bibi, who was brutally tortured over a sustained period, allegedly at the hands of her employers. That such cases

Press release All political parties must commit to protecting religious minorities Islamabad, 25 July 2023. Human rights defenders at a consultation organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) earlier today urged all political parties to commit to protecting and promoting the rights of religious minorities and sects in their manifestos and policies.

Press release Former PTCL employees must be accorded right to fair pensions Lahore, 22 July 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) supports the demands of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to receive the increase in pensions that they are entitled to since 2010, with payment of arrears. Around 40,000

Press release HRCP calls for inclusiveness and electoral empowerment of marginalised groups at national consultation Islamabad, 17 July 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held a national consultation today on the political participation and electoral empowerment of marginalised groups in Pakistan. The participants discussed barriers in the electoral system leading to disenfranchisement

Press release Democratic movement not possible without vibrant labour movement Karachi, 25 June 2023. At its national conference on the right to dignity of labour and decent work for all, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has observed that the backbone of any true democratic movement is a strong labour movement that advocates

Press release HRCP calls for investigation and accountability in boat capsize tragedy Lahore, 19 June 2023: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is shocked by the tragic deaths of at least 300 Pakistani nationals—including women and children—who drowned when their boat capsized off the coast of Greece last week. The fact that these were

Press release HRCP opposes NA resolution on military courts Lahore, 13 June 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) takes strong exception to the recent resolution passed by the National Assembly calling for the rioters involved in the 9 May violence to be tried and convicted under the Pakistan Army Act 1952. Of

Press release HRCP insists on civilian supremacy in ongoing political crisis Islamabad, 31 May 2023. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) warns all political stakeholders that, unless they desist from any further measures that could imperil the country’s fragile democracy, they may find themselves unable to steer the country safely through the multiple

Press release HRCP demands thorough investigation into Karachi doctor's murder Lahore, 25 May 2023. A fact-finding mission led by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has ascertained that the murder of a doctor, Birbal Ginani, on 31 March in Karachi does not seem to be linked to his association with the Hindu community. Conducted