Official handle of NCHR, Pakistan. Set up under Paris Principles thro Act XVI of 2012 for promotion, protection of Human Rights. Chairperson
@RabiyaJaveri
Allegations of torture against Shahbaz Gill shd be investigated transparently. Use of torture is against the Constitution, international law & UNCAT which Pakistan is signatory to. It is time that Pakistan move forward to crimnalise torture through domestic legislation.
Ahmadiyyas are citizens of Pakistan and are entitled to protection by the Govt. Open vandalism against their homes, graveyards & businesses must be stopped by the district administration. No one has the authority to perpetual violence against any citizen with impunity.
NCHR condemns the recent murder & attacks on members of Ahmadiyya community. Perpetrators of violence must face the full force of the law. FIR lodged in Chanab Nagar PS, accused Shahzad under arrest. NCHR has taken cognisance of the case.
Only 1122 transpersons changed gender in CNIC to X. Transpersons comprise a small & vulnerable group that needs protection not abuse. Four murders in recent days is alarming. This needs intervention of state & humanity shown by all of us.
NCHR hopes that the Federal Government will follow as well. Its about time that the Commission for Protection of Journalists under Sec 12 of the Journalist Protection Act 2021 is constituted.
@RabiyaJaveri
@MyraAzam
@mohrpakistan
PPP’s Sindh Government is pleased to announce that the commission for the Protection of Journalists and other media practitioners is established. PPP and government of sindh believes in freedom of speech and protection of journalism and journalists.
NCHR strongly condemns enforced disappearances as it violates human rights and is in violation of Article 10 of the Constitution.
According to
@hrw
, there have been 8,463 incidents of enforced disappearances in Pakistan since March 2011 - NCHR demands an end to this practice.
4 churches burnt, three belonging to Salvation Army & one FGA church. Countless Bibles burnt, many families in hiding. Situation is sad & shameful. Blasphemy laws have repeatedly been misused with impunity. Police must take swift & strong against perpetrators of this violence.
NCHR condemns the attack on journalist
#AyazAmir
.This is indicative of shrinking space for journalists in Pakistan & is in contravention of the Constitutional right of Freedom of speech.Punjab Govt must conduct urgent inquiry into the incident & arrest the culprits.
@RabiyaJaveri
Accused Sheikh Danish,
#Faisalabad
abuse case given 2 days physical remand. Special investigation team set up under Capt (retd) Muhammad Ajmal PSP to oversee finalisation of police investigation within specified time frame. NCHR following closely.
@yazdanifauzia
@murtazasolangi
NCHR condemns in the strongest terms the desecration of Ahmadiyya graveyards. This is in clear contravention of Sec 297 of PPC which criminalises trespass in places of sepulture & indignity to human corpses. Govt must act against perpetrators of these crimes immediately.
NCHR is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in attacks on transgender persons. Govt needs to look into recent murders of transpersons & ensure that the perpetrators are bought to justice immediately.
Kudos to all who struggled for this bill. The Senate passes the Torture & Custodial Death Bill. After assent by President it will become a law & Act of Parliament...great news for Pakistan.
@RabiyaJaveri
@naveedqamarmna
@EUPakistan
@SarahBelal_
Another horrible attack on transgender persons in Peshawar. KP. There is an unprecedented rise in hate crimes against transgender persons which needs to be addressed immediately. Society & state have a critical role to play in inculcating tolerance.
@RabiyaJaveri
@reema_omer
NCHR is disappointed by the rolling back of the Transgender Bill and the recent judgement of the FSC. This will lead to further marginalisation & abuse of an already vulnerable community.
@mohrpakistan
@reema_omer
@las_pakistan
@HRCP87
Minority inmates are as much entitled to remission in prison sentences as Muslim prisoners. NCHR letter to Govt to ensure equality & end to discrimination.
@RabiyaJaveri
Condolences to the family of brave Police Constable Adeel Hussain. NCHR acknowledges & appreciates the proactive role played by
@ICT_Police
& condemns in the strongest terms the incident of terrorist attack in I-10
#Islamabad
.
Some 257 transgenders have faced physical assault over the last year. In violence against transgender persons, 85 % victims do not approach state authorities for redress. The situation of hate against this community must end with due process of law & punishment to perpetrators.
11 rape cases recorded in Pakistan per day. Conviction rate is 0.3%.NCHR receives cases of rape & child abuse daily. Here,NCHR visits 8 yr victim of rape in lahore. Govt must prioritise child protection & work to end GBV!
@RabiyaJaveri
@UNICEF_Pakistan
@AbdullahAFadil
@valekhan
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Even with two Supreme Court judgements in her favour, the lack of implementation has denied Tahira Sultana her inheritance. She has now reached out to NCHR to tell her story.
@las_pakistan
@RabiyaJaveri
@SOCFilms
They have left their homes for education & better opportunities. For countless days outside the press club they have been waiting to be heard & their issues resolved. As citizens of Pakistan, they need to be heard & responded to. Chairperson
@RabiyaJaveri
meets
#BalochStudents
.
Have we learnt anything from
#JaranwalaIncident
?Incidents of religion based violence since Aug 16th;
-19 Aug: Blasphemy allegation, Sahiwal
-20 Aug: Blasphemy allegation, Sargodha
-20 Aug: Desecration of Church, Karachi
-20 Aug: Attack on Ahmadiyya factory owners Lahore
A video of the damage caused by miscreants inside the
#Ahmadiyya
'worship place' in Magazine Line, Saddar, Karachi today. Such disgraceful scenes! Video via
@IamAmirMahmood
NCHR is deeply concerned & condemns violent attacks on the Ahmadiyya community & places of worship. Vigilante violence & abuse of law enforcement officials must not go unchecked. We urge
#Sindh
govt to look into Dastigir Soc attack & take action against such extremism.
NCHR is deeply concerned about resignation of Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chattha over alleged election rigging.The right to vote and fair elections are fundamental to democracy. NCHR demands a transparent investigation to uphold integrity of the electoral process.
Chairperson
@RabiyaJaveri
holds an Afghan girl. The children despite all they have been through were still smiling and sharing moments of joy with NCHR and LAS officials. There are currently 165 Afghan children in Central Jail Karachi.
@las_pakistan
@ZahidHaya
NCHR has issued an open letter to the PM, urging strong govt intervention to combat growing radicalization and attacks on minorities. It's crucial to address hate speech & rising intolerance to ensure safety & harmony for all citizens.
@RabiyaJaveri
@PakPMO
@mohrpakistan
Nadia Jamil
@NJLahori
speaks at
#NCHR
event on Bonded Labour. "Each one of us needs to recognise our responsibility because the problem starts with us. We are complicit because we are silent", she said.
#EndBondedLabour
#BreakTheChains
Serious attention needs to be given to the rise in hate crimes against transgender persons in Pakistan. Chairperson
@RabiyaJaveri
letter to IG Police KP.
41 kids released/acquited frm Adiala Jail by NCHR legal team who represented these juveniles.Thanks to Rana Mujahid, juvenile magistrate for speedy trials.Special thanks to CJ IHC for taking personal interest in welfare of prisoners.
@RabiyaJaveri
@Dawn_News
@MyraAzam
@EUPakistan
4 churches burnt, three belonging to Salvation Army & one FGA church. Countless Bibles burnt, many families in hiding. Situation is sad & shameful. Blasphemy laws have repeatedly been misused with impunity. Police must take swift & strong against perpetrators of this violence.
#Faisalabad
Once again, my beloved country Pakistan is bleeding 🥹💔💔
We All Pakistanis condemn such acts, and stand with over cristians brothers and sisters.
Learned Admin Judge of ATC has transfered
#NazimJokhio
case to ATC No. 15 where we'll appear tomorrow on behalf of National Commission of Human Rights. Our app for becoming intervener under sec.9(b) NCHR Act 2012 is pending. Will challenge removal of MNA/MPA from list of accused
Strong response from Punjab Govt on discriminatory hiring following launch & campaign of NCHR Minority Report 'Unequal Citizens'. Shout out to all our partners from civil society for their support.
@RabiyaJaveri
#StronglyCondemn
A local resident of Khaisor, N.Waziristan killed his brother & sister in law.The state remained absent. Afterwards, local Jarga of Utmanzai took the law in their hands & demolished the man's house. Women & children were made homeless. State remained absent again.
Those who attempt suicide often suffer from mental illness & criminalization exacerbates their suffering. Decriminalizing suicide creates avenues for compassionate treatment of survivors and reduces stigma against them
@RabiyaJaveri
#DecriminalizingSuicide
“Women don’t want charity. We want a conducive environment, where we can contribute to the labour force of Pakistan.” - Federal Minister
@ShaziaAttaMarri
#GharKiBaatNahin
Due to the large number of Afghan women and children at the prison, and severe shortage of prison staff, the inmates remain confined to their barracks without permission to go outside for exercise or fresh air
@RabiyaJaveri
@ZahidHaya
@las_pakistan
NCHR has strong concerns regarding abduction of journalist
@AbidMir81
. Last year 7 journalists were abducted accd to Freedom Network. Govt must look into & ensure the safe & swift return of Mr Abid.
@aftabalam_77
@mohrpakistan
@ImaanZHazir
The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right of peaceful assembly. Govt must not impose arbitrary legal provisions to ban such peaceful gatherings. NCHR condemns the arrests of peaceful protesters & demands their immediate release.
@salmanAraja
Issues of incest are least reported due to sense of family honor & vulnerability of victims.
With an average of 12 sexual abuse cases reported per day in Pakistan we need a comprehensive, uniform strategy to combat child sexual abuse in this country.
In a shocking incident of alleged incest rape, a 14-year-old girl has accused her real father Khaild Pervez of repeatedly raping her for over a year. Pervez was earlier convicted of murdering his wife for honour.
Read more:
@RabiyaJaveri
@TehseenAfshan
Chairperson
@RabiyaJaveri
inspects Adiala Jail to enquire into condition of inmates, particularly women, juvenile & foreign prisoners. Of the 5750 inmates,3778 are undertrial.
#Faisalabad
update.FIR agnst 6 known, 10 unknown persons. Accused on 2day remand. In search of Danish’s house 2 vehicles & 5 weapons allegedly used for kidnapping recovered. Medical examination of complainant done. Ana d/o Danish added in PNIL to prevent escape.
@yazdanifauzia
NCHR has taken cognisance of the lack of representation of women and child rights’ advocates, and requests the reconstitution of the Committee to review Nikahnama form and Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
@ncswpk
@NCRC_Pakistan
@RabiyaJaveri
A huge turnout of stakeholders at the relaunch of the National Commission for Human Rights. Civil society, foreign dignitaries & parliamentarians attend to lend their support to the new Commission.
@RabiyaJaveri
“Domestic violence is about power. It’s the gruesome exercise of power over somebody. To insist that they are not equal, that they are subordinate. This is not a law of nature. It is not the law of the civilised.” -
@sherryrehman
during her keynote address at NCHR’s policy launch
Censorship violates Pakistans Constitutional Right of Freedom of Speech & Information. NCHR condemns the stoppage of youtube which must be restored immediately.
@DigitalRightsPK
@nighatdad
@RabiyaJaveri
NCHR is campaigning against gender-based violence in Pakistan. Follow the NCHR social media platforms across the next 16 days to see how NCHR has intervened in individual cases to provide relief to victims of GBV.
#NCHRAgainstGBV
#OrangeTheWorld
#16Days
The
#DomesticViolence
Policy Brief officially releases tomorrow. It is an extensive document covering definitions, legal developments and analyses, recommendations, and the socio-cultural impact of domestic violence in the country.
#GharKiBaatNahin
@RabiyaJaveri
@seemajaffer
NCHR is following the
#Faisalabad
case closely. Accused, Shaikh Danish Ali & female accused Ana Danish have been arrested & police report received. FIR is attached. Victim may need pro bono legal aid.
@RabiyaJaveri
@NadeemAshraf042
NCHR is deeply concerned by the arrest of journalist
#AsadToor
. The PECA law is a problematic law that needs thorough review. Freedom of speech and information is a fundamental right which must be upheld at all costs.
The rising number of cases of alleged blasphemy & mob violence are extremely concerning. NCHR team has gone to the site. Govt must take take strong action against perpetrators & ensure writ of law.
Words fail me as I write this. We, Bishops, Priests and lay people are deeply pained and distressed at the Jaranwala incident in the Faisalabad District in Pakistan. A church building is being burnt as I type this message. Bibles have been desecrated and Christians have been
630+ Indian fishermen are incarcerated in Malir Jail Karachi.There are also 100+ Pakistani fishermen in India.They are not criminals & need to go home. NCHR appeals to both Govts to help return the fishermen home.
#freeimprisonedfishermen
@HRCP87
@MOIOfficialPak
@BBhuttoZardari
آج انسانی حقوق کا عالمی دن منایا جا رہا ہے۔ قومی کمیشن براۓ انسانی حقوق، ایک روادار، متحد اور خوشحال معاشرے کے لیے کام کرنے کے لیے پُر عزم ہے۔
@RabiyaJaveri
Pakistan was ranked as the 4th most dangerous country for women in 2021. 70-90% of married women have experienced abuse from their spouses according to a survey on 1000 women in Punjab, Pakistan. Increased tolerance will decrease gender-based violence.
#ToleranceDay
29 juvenile prisoners at Adiala Jail are without legal representation which is in contravention to Section 3(1) of the Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018.
@MOIPakistan
@mohrpakistan
@NCRC_Pakistan
On
#WorldPressFreedomDay
, NCHR reaffirms it’s support for the journalist community of Pakistan.
NCHR and
@DigitalRightsPK
are operating a Complaint Cell to support journalists that have been the target of human rights abuses.
📞 Contact information is provided below:
NCHR welcomes the conclusion of peaceful by-elections in Punjab. We will be assessing the election through a gender lens looking at: equitable participation of women as candidates; representation of women voters; and addressing issues of violence against women at polling booths
Accusations of blasphemy must be investigated & proved by a court of law. Mob justice is against norms of civilised societies. Swift response by
#HyderabadPolice
&
@Rangers
in resolution of attack on 20 Hindu families at Rabi Plaza is commended.
@sindhpolicedmc8
#DIGHyderabad
On the International Day to End Corporal Punishment, NCHR calls for equal protection and promotion of children as human rights holders
#EndCorporalPunishment