How we are run

As a democratic membership-based organisation, HRCP’s highest organ is its general body, which comprises over 5,000 members across Pakistan. The general body meets at least once a year, giving members from all over the country the chance to learn more about the human rights situation in other provinces and discuss HRCP’s progress and activities. Members also attend monthly meetings at their local HRCP office to discuss current human rights concerns.

The executive authority of the organisation is vested in the Council, which is elected every three years. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. Council members provide strategic oversight, monitor the human rights situation in their respective province or territory, and collectively determine the organisation’s priorities. The Council also elects a chairperson, co-chair, treasurer and four vice-chairs for Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh. HRCP office bearers cannot hold office in the government or any political party at the national or provincial level.

The secretary-general represents HRCP’s secretariat. The organisation’s day-to-day operations are overseen by the director.