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…
Published in The News on Sep. 29 By Meeran Karim :: Human rights groups are calling on the government of Pakistan to honour commitments made to the international community including the European Union in 2013 and formally re-announce the…
Published in The Daily Mirror on Oct. 01 :: By Unicef Executive Director Anthony Lake :: Throughout history, the advance of civilization has been closely tied to the idea that all people have rights — universal, inalienable entitlements to…