The Panel Discussion on Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of ESC Right to Housing and Protection against Arbitrary Eviction is scheduled to be held as a part of the Peoples’ SAARC Convergence held on 23rd November 2014 at the People’s…
The Parliamentarians’ Forum on the Realisation of Core Democratic Practices of Transparency, Accountability and the Human Rights Sensitivity is scheduled to be held as a part of the Peoples’ SAARC Convergence on 24th November 2014 at Hotel Yak and Yet…
Published in The Express Tribune on Oct.30 :: UN chief Ban Ki-moon launched a global campaign on Thursday to end the often deadly practice of female genital mutilation within a generation, as survivors said it had “shattered” their lives.…
Published in theelders.org on Oct. 29 :: Join The Elders and four women change-makers, activists and experts next Wednesday as they debate how to empower women in conflict and in peace-making, in a live-streamed public event. Fourteen years ago,…
Published in The Business Standard Oct. 22:: The UN human rights chief says 2013-2014 was “a year of devastating impact on human rights” and he blames rising inequality and exclusion for much of the unrest that has swept across…
Published in The Daily Times – Pakistan on Oct. 22:: The incidences of torture and ill-treatment around the world have not been diminishing and the need for effective prevention is as great as it ever has been, a UN…
Published in the Daily Star on Oct. 12 by C. R. Abrar :: Refugee protection is a core human rights issue. The fundamental right of seeking and enjoying asylum from persecution in other countries has been enshrined in Article…
Published in the elders.org on Oct. 11 :: “Have the courage to take action. Society is ready to change.” Marking the International Day of the Girl Child, Hina Jilani calls on the international community and civil society to work…
South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) is deeply concerned by the continuing firing between Pakistani and Indian security forces across the Line of Control and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir. Civilian casualties, including women and children, have…
Published in The Nation – Pakistan on Oct. 03 :: The United Nations Thursday encouraged governments and people throughout the world to ensure that older persons are able to fully participate in society and that their rights and dignity…