PCHR works across a wide range of human rights and governance issues — from women’s rights and minority inclusion to media freedom, digital rights, and access to justice.
PCHR works at the intersection of human rights, democratic governance, justice and public policy. We connect Parliament, government, justice institutions, civil society, communities, academia, media and international partners to turn evidence and dialogue into policy, institutional and legislative change.
PCHR strengthens democratic institutions and the rule of law by working with Parliament, government and justice-sector institutions to advance accountability, transparency, effective legislation and citizen-centred governance.
Our work includes: parliamentary engagement, legislative advocacy, policy reform, institutional strengthening, oversight and multi-stakeholder dialogue.
PCHR works to make justice accessible, fair and responsive, particularly for women, children, minorities and other vulnerable communities. We support reforms across policing, prosecution, courts, prisons and legal aid, with a strong focus on rights-based and survivor-centred justice.
Our work includes: criminal justice reform, police and prosecution strengthening, prison reform, anti-torture measures, legal aid, access to justice and capacity development of justice-sector actors.
PCHR advances gender equality and women’s access to justice through legal and policy reform, institutional strengthening, capacity development and community engagement.
Our work has contributed to stronger responses to gender-based violence, pro-women legislation, survivor protection and gender-responsive justice and policing.
Our work includes: GBV prevention and response, legal reform, survivor-centred mechanisms, women's legal empowerment, gender-responsive institutions and engagement of men and boys.
PCHR promotes equal citizenship, religious freedom, inclusion and dignity for all, with particular attention to communities facing discrimination and exclusion.
We combine research, policy advocacy, parliamentary engagement, legal empowerment and institutional reform to strengthen protection for religious minorities and other vulnerable communities.
Our work includes: minority rights, freedom of religion or belief, inclusive policing, anti-discrimination advocacy, legal empowerment and social protection.
PCHR works to protect the freedoms that underpin an open and democratic society—including freedom of expression, media freedom, digital rights and the safety of journalists and human rights defenders.
We bring together media, civil society, policymakers and other stakeholders to promote a safe, open and rights-respecting civic and digital space.
Our work includes: journalist safety, freedom of expression, digital rights, online safety, policy and legislative advocacy, research and capacity building.
Evidence drives PCHR’s work. We generate research, policy analysis and actionable recommendations that inform legislation, public policy and institutional reform.
We also create platforms for citizens, communities and young people to engage with policymakers and participate meaningfully in public life.
Our work includes: national research, policy briefs, parliamentary research, human rights monitoring, public dialogue, youth engagement, civic education and community participation.
For two decades, PCHR has worked to turn human rights commitments into legislation, stronger institutions, informed policy and meaningful change in people’s lives . Our cumulative work spans Parliament, justice institutions, communities, media, civil society and international human-rights mechanisms—connecting evidence with advocacy, advocacy with reform, and reform with institutional and community change .
300+ parliamentarians engaged on minority-rights policy and 67 parliamentarians engaged through governance reforms, alongside 9 multi-stakeholder parliamentary caucuses/working groups and sustained legislative advocacy.
5,100+ justice-sector officials and professionals trained across policing, prosecution, judiciary, legal aid and medico-legal services, including 676 justice-sector professionals through gender-justice interventions. PCHR has also supported anti-rape cells, police-prosecution, legal-aid, prison and anti-torture reforms.
Contributed to 9+ pro-women laws and legislative reforms , reached 4,258 GBV survivors through supported protection services, established 1 Anti Rape Cell , and reached 500,000+ women and men through gender equality and legal-rights initiatives.
Engaged 1,000+ community members through legal literacy and rights awareness; trained 300+ police officials on minority-inclusive policing and interfaith harmony; formed 2 rights and justice networks with 100+ Lawyers and 3 legal aid clinics, established 3 parliamentary working groups for minority rights advocacy involving 60+ parliamentarians ; and contributed to the passage of the National Commission for Minority Rights Act in 2025 .
Strengthened the capacity of 1,150+ journalists on media rights, safety and human-rights mechanisms, while reaching 2,013 stakeholders through digital-rights and media-freedom initiatives and strengthening 1,050 journalists and 548 lawyers on digital rights and protections.
Produced 30+ research studies , policy briefs and advocacy reports; engaged 140+ youth leaders in civic participation; and built networks connecting communities, civil society, Parliament, government, media and other stakeholders to advance evidence-based reform.
For two decades, PCHR has worked to turn human rights commitments into legislation, stronger institutions, informed policy and meaningful change in people’s lives. Our cumulative work spans Parliament, justice institutions, communities, media, civil society and international human-rights mechanisms—connecting evidence with advocacy, advocacy with reform, and reform with institutional and community change.
300+ parliamentarians engaged on minority-rights policy and 67 parliamentarians engaged through governance reforms, alongside 9 multi-stakeholder parliamentary caucuses/working groups and sustained legislative advocacy.
PCHR develops policy briefs, fact sheets, research papers, and special reports to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and public awareness.
We provide legal and technical support to parliamentarians and institutions for reviewing, drafting, and analyzing legislation from a human rights perspective.
We organize trainings, workshops, consultations, and awareness sessions to strengthen the knowledge and skills of parliamentarians, government officials, media, and civil society.
PCHR promotes collaboration among government institutions, civil society, academia, media, and development partners to strengthen advocacy and collective action.
We work with regional and international organizations to align Pakistan's human rights commitments with global standards and best practices.
PCHR has led initiatives on gender-inclusive policing, prevention of gender-based violence, women's legal empowerment, and survivor-centered justice mechanisms in collaboration with national and international partners.
Through community engagement, policy dialogue, and institutional advocacy, PCHR works to strengthen protection mechanisms for religious minorities and promote social harmony.
PCHR advocates for freedom of expression, journalist safety, ethical media practices, and digital rights through legal reform, policy dialogue, and stakeholder training.
We support parliamentary strengthening, citizen engagement, transparency, and institutional accountability to reinforce democratic governance in Pakistan.
PCHR works with justice sector institutions, law enforcement agencies, and human rights defenders to improve access to justice and strengthen protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups.
PCHR values partnerships with government institutions, parliamentarians, civil society organizations, media networks, academia, and international development partners working collectively for human rights, democracy, and justice in Pakistan.
