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Parliamentarians Commission For Human Rights

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About Our Organization

The Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) is a voluntary organization comprising members of Pakistani Parliament from all the major political parties and four provinces of Pakistan. These Parliamentarians have joined their hands together for the sole aim of protection and promotion of Human Rights through the parliament, using parliamentary practices through legislation. 

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Role of Parliament andParliamentarians in Promotion & Protection of Human Rights

Although democracy and human rights are often taken as two separate concepts, yet they have striking commonalties, which merges these two concepts to a greater extent of inseparability. This can be seen very clearly mentioned in Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 that” the, will of the people shall be expressed in periodic and genuine election which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held in secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures.

Parliamentarians have four major roles. Firstly they are public representatives, which have direct mandate from various interest groups to represent them; secondly, they are legislators, charged with making and amending national laws and policies. Thirdly, they are scrutinizers, exercising oversight to hold the government (executive) accountable for all it does, and fourthly, having immense influence over masses they are the social reformed, helping mould society and national institutions to the challenges of the world.
In every aspect of the parliamentarian’s role you can find an accumulated backlog of work that needs to be done to safeguard citizen’s rights.

 

Our Top Priorities

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.Universal human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by law, in the forms of treaties, customary international law , general principles and other sources of international law. International human rights law lays down obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups.

Universal And Inalienable

The principle of universality of human rights is the cornerstone of international human rights law. This principle, as first emphasized in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights in 1948, has been reiterated in numerous international human rights conventions, declarations, and resolutions. The 1993 Vienna World Conference on Human Rights, for example, noted that it is the duty of States to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental...

Interdependent And Indivisible

All human rights are indivisible, whether they are civil and political rights, such as the right to life, equality before the law and freedom of expression; economic, social and cultural rights, such as the rights to work, social security and education , or collective rights, such as the rights to development and self-determination, are indivisible, interrelated and interdependent. The improvement of one right facilitates advancement of the others. Likewise, the deprivation of one right adversely affects the others.

Equal And Non-discriminatory

Non-discrimination is a cross-cutting principle in international human rights law. The principle is present in all the major human rights treaties and provides the central theme of some of international human rights conventions such as the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The principle applies to everyone in relation to all human rights and freedoms and it prohibits discrimination on the basis of a list of non-exhaustive categories such as sex, race, colour and so on.

Both Rights And Obligations

Human rights entail both rights and obligations. States assume obligations and duties under international law to respect, to protect and to fulfil human rights. The obligation to respect means that States must refrain from interfering with or curtailing the enjoyment of human rights. The obligation to protect requires States to protect individuals and groups against human rights abuses. The obligation to fulfil means that States must take positive action to facilitate the enjoyment of basic human rights. At the individual level, while we are entitled our human rights, we should also respect the human rights of others.

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PCHR Pakistan is in Punjab, Pakistan.

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Focus Group Discussion Identifies Systemic Challenges to Religious Minorities’ InclusionLahore, June 24, 2025 – A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on "Mapping the Minority Rights Landscape: Economic, Social, Cultural, Civil, and Political Rights" was held today at Hotel One, Lahore. The event was organized by the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) as part of the European Union-funded project "Together for Tolerance: Strengthening Minority Rights and Inclusion." The project is being implemented in certain districts of Punjab and Sindh, by PCHR in partnership with the Center for Social Justice (CSJ).The Focus Group Discussion commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Shafique Chaudhry, Executive Director of PCHR, followed by an introduction to the study’s objectives by Mr. Peter Jacob, Executive Director of CSJ. Researchers Dr. Shafqat Munir Ahmad and Dr. Sofia Anwar provided critical insights into the ongoing studies aimed at evaluating Pakistan's compliance with international human rights frameworks, including ICCPR and ESCR obligations under the GSP+ regime.Key stakeholders, including parliamentarians, researchers, legal experts, civil society representatives, and members of minority communities, actively participated in the discussion. Representatives from government departments such as the Punjab Treaty Implementation Cell, police, and the Human Rights and Minority Affairs departments shared updates on initiatives to protect minorities and promote their economic, social, and cultural rights. Their contributions highlighted significant efforts of the Punjab Government to address the challenges faced by religious minorities and ensure their inclusion in Pakistan's social and legal frameworks.The moderated discussions shed light on systemic patterns of discrimination ingrained in Pakistan’s institutions by successive governments. Participants pointed out constitutional inconsistencies that have translated into discriminatory laws, endangering the lives and rights of religious minorities. Discussions also emphasized the lack of political representation of religious minorities in policymaking bodies and their near absence in higher judiciary. These gaps further perpetuate systemic exclusion and hinder efforts toward inclusive governance and justice.The discussions emphasized the need for comprehensive legal reforms, effective implementation of protective measures, and enhanced representation of minorities in decision-making processes to address these systemic issues.The discussion concluded with a series of suggestions and recommendations for the ongoing research studies. These inputs will guide researchers in building a robust case and accurately reflecting the current state of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of religious minorities in Pakistan. ... See MoreSee Less

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On this day 26th June "United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture" PCHR Executive Director Shafique Chaudhry moderated panel discussion ‘Preventing and Investigating Torture’ how Pakistan can align its frontline institutions with the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act? at the event organized by Justice Project Pakistan in collaboration with National Commission for Human Rights and Prosecutor General Punjab.with key actors from Pakistan’s justice system to address the urgent need for institutional training and coordination in line with Section 18 of the Torture and Custodial Death Act (2022).Torture remains entrenched in the system due to a lack of sustained, state-led training. This event aims to close the implementation gap and promote rights-based justice delivery ahead of Pakistan’s 2026 UNCAT review and GSP+ monitoring.These speakers are leading the conversation on building a unified, accountable response to torture.#AgainstTorture#TortureVictimsDay#StopTorture#JusticeForSurvivors#humanrights#torturemustend#SupportSurvivors#StandUp4HumanRights ... See MoreSee Less

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