Join hands with 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 & 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 (
#PJN
) for creating a peaceful, just, and inclusive society where rights of every Citizen is secure.
#TogetherWeCan
Aawaz II celebrates International Women’s Day by recalling the golden words of the founder of the Nation, Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah about the value of women in the development of society.
#AawazII
#IWD2023
Happy Independence Day!
On this
#Pakistan
Independence Day let's honour Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's vision by pledging to build an inclusive society where women and men have equal opportunities to prosper.
#AawazII
انسانیت کا رنگ، ہم سب کا رنگ
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
Regardless of religion, every person matters.
Let's reshape our thinking and speak up for everyone!
#AawazII
#InterfaithHarmony
#InternationalDayofTolerance
Safe, tolerant, inclusive communities where human rights are respected
Be the Change you want to see- Act Now!
محفوظ اور روادار معاشرہ جہاں ہو سب کے انسانی حقوق کا احترام
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#16DaysofActivism
End Child marriage!
Be the Change! Speak up, speak out against Gender Based Violence!
کم عمری کی شادی مستقبل کی بربادی
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Safe, women and girls friendly public spaces!
Be the Change! Speak up, speak out against Gender Based Violence!
عورت محفوظ، معاشرہ مضبوط
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Say NO to child marriage.
کم عمری کی شادی جُرم بھی ظلم بھی
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Be the change!
See the person, recognise the potential!
افراد باہم معذوری ترقی کے حقدار
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Be the Change you want to see- Act Now!
بات بڑھانے سے پہلے بات کرو
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Be the Change! Speak up, speak out against Gender-based Violence!
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#16DaysofActivism
#AawazII
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
Be the Change! Speak up, speak out against Gender Based Violence!
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Aawaz II calls for making the digital world safer, more inclusive and more equitable, ensuring the digital empowerment of women and girls.
#AawazII
#IWD2023
#DigitAll
Be the change!
See the person, recognise the potential!
خواجہ سر افراد ترقی کے حقدار
بدلو اپنی سوچ کو ،سب کے لیے آواز دو
بستی بستی ، نگری نگری ایک ہو کے آواز دو
#AawazII
#16DaysofActivism
Farewell Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Over 1400 years ago first ever
#CharterofHumanRights
delivered to mankind. The last sermon of the holy Prophet (SAW) is a big remarkable document in human history in the perspective of Human Rights.
#HumanRightsinIslam
We should
@PJNPakistan
thrilled to present our 2023 selected fellows from across Pakistan for first-ever "National Young Leaders Fellowship Program on Climate Justice Action" to develop and equip the next generation of leaders to combat climate change, its impacts in Pakistan
@sherryrehman
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: National Fellowship Programme on Climate Justice Action for Youth 2023
@PJNPakistan
and Federal SDGs Unit
@PakistanSDGs
announced first-ever Fellowship on Climate Justice Action for 20 Young Leaders.
For Details:
PJN's National Transgender Inclusive Flood Relief and Humanitarian Response Program in collaboration with NCHR supported by
@Concern
and
@USAIDSavesLives
in 34 floods affected districts across Pakistan.
@USAID_Pakistan
,
@concernwwus
More about program:
The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) launched a complaint cell for women journalists in collaboration with the
@DigitalRightsPK
(DRF) and the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ).
Excellent and very needed initiative
@RabiyaJaveri
,
@nighatdad
,
@nchrofficial
Many congrats to
@NidaUsmanCh
for winning the ‘Leadership Award in Women Rights and Activism’ under the ‘Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards – Thirteenth Edition’ 2023, in Sri Lanka.
Many congrats to Adv.
@Mehwishkakakhel
for being nominated for the Justitia Awards 2022. Best of luck. Adv. Mehwish has worked on important assignments with
#PJNPakistan
. Her contribution is exceptional for strengthening women access to justice.
#JusticeforRizwana
#Brutality
#JoinHandsforJustice
Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr Javed Akram shared that Rizwana, a victim of torture by a judge’s wife, has 93 marks on her body and her back was burned with tongs. There is a 13-inch wound on her back which had been burned
#DuaZehra
federal and provincial governments should take immediate step to standardise minimum marriage age to 18 across Pakistan to stop child marriages. Currently only Sindh has 18 as minimum marriage age.
Many congrats to Ms. Jalila Haider (
@Advjalila
) for winning national peace award 2022 out of amazing nominations. You are true inspiration for new human rights leaders in Pakistan.
Peace & Justice Network - PJN organized the first ever "𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞" in collaboration with SDGs Unit Ministry of Planning Development and Special
On behalf of
#PJNPakistan
and Pakistan Women Lawyers Council we would like to congratulate barrister Zahra S. Vayani to become the first Pakistani woman to be elected to the Bar Presentation Committee at Lincoln’s Inn. Best of luck!
@ZahrahV
PJN Team had very productive meeting with Sect Information Balochistan
@hamzashafqaat
on introducing Protection of Journalists Act and for implementation of Balochistan RTI Act. Happy to share RTI Act rules in final stage. Journalists Protection Act also in process
@Uroojsayyami
Call for Application for First-ever Fellowship Program on Humanitarian Response for Transgender Community by
@nchrofficial
and
@PJNPakistan
. 33 transgender persons from 33 flood-affected districts for a 3 months fellowship program. For details:
14 yr old is still a child. Despite conflicting stances on age of consent/marriage in Pakistan, it doesn't change the fact that physically, emotionally & mentally a child is not ready for "marriage", no matter how they are groomed. Protect
#DuaZehra
@Sha_Rassool
,
@NilofarBkhtiar
Today first ever Gender Protection Unit inaugurated in Quetta by IG Balochistan. The Unit will help women & child victims avail gender and child sensitive policing and improve their access to justice.
Excellent achievement
@valekhan
,
@BehramLehri
,
@AbdulHa06519089
Many congrats Adv. Nisha Rao (first transgender advocate and PJN's Sindh Coordinator) for receiving
#HamrayHeroes
award at
#PSL2023
. Let's celebrate transgender community and diverse contributions.
Award will be presented during
@thePSLt20
Match -
@KarachiKingsARY
vs
@TeamQuetta
#AawazII
#CRMPunjab
Alliance Meeting:PUNJAB FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION ACT 2022 is notified & its awareness to be ensured in
#Punjab
for restraining Child marriages via CRMplatform,
#AawazII
forums stated Shaheen AttiqueurRehman Chairperson NationalCommitteeChild WafaqiMohtasib
Dear fellows, join us tomorrow at 8 pm for very important session "Modern Concept of Citizenship: Antithesis to Human Rights" in context of
#Afghan
Refugee Crisis with Islamic Law & Human Rights Expert Syed Muaz Shah (
@smuazshah
)
#TwitterSpace
Registration Link:
Renowned Human Rights activist and defender
@iqbal_detho
has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sindh Human Rights Commission
@SHRC_Official
Many congrats on behalf of
@PJNPakistan
. We look forward working closely for strengthening rule of law and human rights in
#Sindh
#GreatNews
The Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) bill, 2022 has been passed by National Assembly to provide protection to a person during custody from all acts of torture moved by Minister for interior.
@SarahBelal_
,
@HRCP87
,
@RabiyaJaveri
,
@SRazaAliNaqvi
At least 650,000 pregnant women, of whom 73,000 are expected to deliver next month, in the flood-affected areas are in dire need of maternal health service. That many women & girls were at an increased risk of gender-based violence as almost one million houses were damaged
Excellent address
@TenzilaMazhar
at Women Parliamentarians Convention in connection of Diamond Jubilee Celebration of First Constituent Assembly in Parliament House
#BlasphemyCase
In landmark judgement, Justice Isa and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah observed that “A section 295-C offence prescribes only punishment by death, therefore, utmost care must be exercised by all concerned that no injustice in the administration of justice takes place”
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 “𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝”.
#AawazII
#PJNPakistan
#AwarenessCampaign
Every child belonging to any society, community or nationality is entitled to equal rights.
After four years of the passing of the Juvenile Justice Act 2018, the Ministry of Law and Justice recently notified the first ever Islamabad Juvenile Justice Committees under Section 10 of Juvenile Justice System Act 2018.
Excellent
@MoLawJusticeof1
,
@nchrofficial
Representative from different government departments and civil society experts from Punjab at
#AawazII
Experience Sharing Forum (Inclusion. Rights. Reducing Exploitation)
We are happy to share that after an active role by the transgender rights activists, federal ombudsperson and government human rights commission,
#NADRA
has withdrawn its notification for the cessation of registration of transgender persons for their identity cards
#CNIC
.
#EndChildLabour
We need to amend legislation to make child domestic labour a non-bailable and non-compoundable offence.
In an another incident case of violence against a helpless child in Rawalpindi, the police on Wednesday arrested a husband and wife in the case of the torture
Updates:
#JusticeforRizwana
District & Sessions Court in Islamabad on Monday rejected the bail plea of Somia Asim — the wife of a civil judge — in a case pertaining to the alleged torture of an underage domestic help in the capital, and ordered police to arrest her. The suspect
Ms. Nabila Feroze Bhatti (Child Rights Expert) during the panel discussion identified the need to review minorities marriage laws on child marriage as well as need for legislation for child marriage and conversion during
#AawazII
provincial consultation on
#ChildMarriage
Punjab
Many congratulations to the Ministry of Human Rights and Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal for inaugurating Shelter Home for transgender persons in Islamabad. Transgender persons can avail of overnight stay including breakfast and dinner.
@mohrpakistan
@AmirFidaPPP
@ReemSharif3
@PakBaitulMal
#JusticeForFatima
Important update: The
@SHRC_official
takes suo-moto action, demanding a thorough inquiry under Fatima Phurarho a domestic maid sexual abuse and murder case at Pir Syed Asad Shah's Haveli.
Discrepancies in legal application must be addressed. Let's ensure
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA CONSULTATION: Panel discussion moderated by
@nayyabalipk
is underway. The panel includes Mr. Tariq Javed (Chair) and reps from PDMA, KP Govt. Focal Person on TG, SWD-KP, UNFPA, and the transgender community.
@nchrofficial
@USAIDSavesLives
@USAID_Pakistan
#PJN
while addressing to the Consultative session with chairperson of
#NCRC
mentioned that for the protection of
#Minorities
#Rights
@PJNPakistan
National legal aid cell provides legal assistance and free legal aid to the Minority community.
Toll Free
#Helpline
: 0800-46723
PJN Provincial Secretariat Lahore hosted Child Protection District Community Committee Meeting organized by
@PAHCHAAN_2005
of Child Rights Civil Society Organizations to collaborate for strengthening protection and prevention mechanisms of Violence Against Children in Punjab
Our
#ClimateAction
Fellow
@AlishaSherazi
introduced Climate Action Course for Transgender Community - Creating Resilient Community and Promoting Adaptive Lifestyle at Trans School Multan under her Fellowship with
@PJNPakistan
supported
@pkBritish
Youth-Led Climate Action Program.
@PJNPakistan
delegation visited Islamabad Police
#GenderProtectionUnit
and had very productive meeting with Ms. Nayyab Ali Incharge Transgender Protection Unit. CEO PJN appreciated great work the Unit is doing and presented PJN's Shield of Excellence to Ms. Nayyab.
@nayyabalipk
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 celebrations in
#Quetta
Theme for International children’s day is, “𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝”. This theme means that every child belonging to any society, community or nationality is entitled to equal rights
#Youth4ClimateAction
Very powerful pictures representing great work PJN's 22 Youth Climate Fellows are doing. Sensitisation sessions by our Climate Fellow from district Bannu Najma Fiaz on her theme "Conservation of the Nature" under
@pkBritish
Youth Led Climate Action Program
In the panel discussion on "Connecting the Disconnected," Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad Ali (
@mqur2001
), ED
@cpdi_pakistan
shed light on Article 19-A of the Constitution of Pakistan and the legal framework of Right to Information (
#RTI
) on the occasion of International Day for Universal
We like to congratulate PJN's Technical Advisory Board Member Urooj Raza Sayyami for her appoint as Political Assistant to CM Punjab on Human Rights Affairs. We need committed persons like Ms. Urooj to improve human rights situation in Pakistan. We wish you luck
@Uroojsayyami
Thank you
@SaroImran
for session on “Advocacy” during training on Inclusive Humanitarian Relief, Response, Protection, and Leadership with trans activists from Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh & KP.
"National Fellowship for
#Transgender
" from 34 floods affected Districts.
At the National Policy Dialogue hosted by CLJ on "Child Marriages & Protection of Minority Girls against Forced Conversion" attended by honourable parliamentarians, policymakers, legal experts, religious scholars & development partners.
@MehnazAkberAziz
@SardarArora
@TahirAshrafi
#PJNPakisan
in collaboration with National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) Quetta Office organized consultation "Addressing Uplifts of Minorities in Balochistan" with religious & ethnic minority community members. Action plan has been developed by NCHR based on recommendations
Peace and Justice Network organized
#AawazII
11th
#Punjab
Provincial Forum meeting.Insights were provided on achievements & recent legislative developments; Person with Disabilities bill,VAWC under PWPA. Forum prioritized working as consortium supporting minorities & transpersons
Aawaz II Provincial Partner, Peace and Justice Network, hosted a meeting of representatives of the programme's downstream partners in
#Punjab
to review the achievements, possible changes in delivery and discussed the sustainability of interventions.
#AawazII
#PJNPakistan
Chief Justice summoned a meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on June 14 to consider the nomination of Justice Hilali as a SC judge.
PHC Chief Justice Musarrat Hilali is retiring in August. In case of her elevation, she will serve in the SC for next three years.
Arshad Mahmood, Head of Programme Delivery at
#AawazII
, advocates for safer online spaces for women in commemoration of International Women's Day 2023, emphasizing the importance of their inclusion and safety.
#IWD2023
#DigitAll
#WomensDay
@amahmood72
Leave No One Behind - Equal Protection for All
Punjab Provincial Consultation for developing action plan for ensuring inclusive disaster/floods response. Need for inclusive standards. Consultation organised by
@nchrofficial
,
@PJNPakistan
, Khawaja Sira Society
Team Access to Justice Cell (
#A2JC
) of
@PJNPakistan
visited Islamabad
#Police
Trans Protection Unit (
#TPU
) and had a meeting with Unit Incharge Ms. Nayyab Ali (
@nayyabalipk
) learn about its role and function, to see the work being done by it as well as to discuss how the Access