Executive Summary
The report describes a grim year marked by a severe contraction of civic space, plunging judicial independence, rising militancy, and intense pressure on freedom of expression.
Policy Briefs & Reports
State of Human Rights in 2025
The report describes a grim year marked by a severe contraction of civic space, plunging judicial independence, rising militancy, and intense pressure on freedom of expression.
Policy Briefs & Reports
Assessing Pakistan’s Compliance with Labor Conventions
The report examines Pakistan’s compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and identifies gaps in the protection of workers’ rights. It highlights issues including forced and child labour, discrimination, weak enforcement, and inadequate labour protections. The report calls for stronger laws, effective enforcement, and better institutional mechanisms to ensure workers’ rights in Pakistan.
Policy Briefs & Reports
Policy Brief: The Illegal Framework for Child Marriage in Pakistan
"Child marriage is a significant issue in Pakistan, where according to the UN, Pakistan has the sixth-highest number of child brides in the world. Child marriage has serious consequences for the girls involved, including a higher risk of health problems, domestic violence, and poverty. Girls who are married young are also more likely to drop out of school and have lower literacy rates. Additionally child marriage also has a detrimental effect on the social and economic development of the country as a whole. The government of Pakistan has taken some steps to address the issue of child marriage. Recognising the importance of the issue, the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) issued a Policy Brief on the Legal Framework on Child Marriage in Pakistan in 2022. The Policy Brief discusses Pakistan international human rights legal framework, national and provincial legal framework and case-laws. The Policy Brief also gives detailed recommendations to key statekeholders in addressing the issue of child marriage."
Policy Briefs & Reports
Gender Matters: A Manual by the Council of Europe
Gender Matters is an educational manual published by the Council of Europe to help youth workers, educators, and trainers address gender-based violence (GBV). It provides theoretical concepts, legal frameworks, and practical non-formal learning exercises
Policy Briefs & Reports
Annual Report: Digital Rights Foundation
Annual Report hence captures a year of progress, resilience, and impact in our ongoing mission to create a safer, more inclusive digital landscape.