Centre for Human Rights - Pakistan

Centre for Human Rights - Pakistan A youth and women-led research, advocacy, and capacity-building organisation advancing human rights and rule of law in Pakistan.

Empowering youth to lead the fight against human trafficking.Through its partnership with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women U...
30/04/2026

Empowering youth to lead the fight against human trafficking.

Through its partnership with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, CFHR successfully administered a Legal Clinic on the Prevention of Human Trafficking in Peshawar (January–April). The initiative engaged 8 outstanding students, equipping them with foundational knowledge on trafficking in persons and strengthening their capacity as youth advocates.

These trained advocates went on to create meaningful community impact, reaching 99 individuals (81 women and 18 men) through grassroots awareness efforts.

Building informed, resilient communities starts at the local level. When young people are empowered with knowledge and purpose, they become catalysts for change.

We are honoured to participate in the Comparative & International Education Society (CIES) 2026 Conference — the largest...
06/04/2026

We are honoured to participate in the Comparative & International Education Society (CIES) 2026 Conference — the largest and oldest of 47 comparative and international education societies worldwide.

Held from March 28 to April 1, 2026, in San Francisco, this year’s conference, “Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World,” brought together global conversations on the role of education in shaping more just and peaceful societies.

Our presentation focused on “Building Bridges to Peaceful Coexistence: Advancing Educational Equality for Climate-Induced Migrants in Pakistan.” Seher Aftab presented emerging findings from our ongoing study, “Tracing Child Migrants’ Education Access, Continuity, and Quality Amidst Climate-Induced Disruptions in Pakistan.” The study examines how climate-induced migration shapes children’s access to education, continuity in learning, and the quality of their educational experiences — with these insights informing broader discussions on inclusion, belonging, and ultimately, peaceful coexistence.

Continuing engagement on our ongoing research, “Tracing Child Migrants’ Education Access, Continuity, and Quality Amidst...
20/03/2026

Continuing engagement on our ongoing research, “Tracing Child Migrants’ Education Access, Continuity, and Quality Amidst Climate-Induced Disruptions in Pakistan”, CFHR organised a multi-stakeholder consultation in Karachi, in association with DARE-RC, to present emerging findings from the study.

Findings are derived from data collected across four research locations in Sindh: i) New Sindhabad, Karachi, ii) Gulshan-e-Syed Tent City, Karachi, iii) Gharo, Thatta, and iv) Jhuddo, Mirpur Khas. The study illustrates challenges climate-induced child migrants (CCMs) face in educational access, continuity, and quality after a climate event and associated migration.

The consultation convened representatives from Sindh Education and Literacy Department (SELD), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), International Organization for Migration (IOM), academics, sector experts, and so forth, to deliberate on the findings and discuss the way forward. CFHR will host another round of consultations in the coming months to disseminate final findings and recommendations from the study.

Continuing engagement on our ongoing research, “Tracing Child Migrants’ Education Access, Continuity, and Quality Amidst...
20/03/2026

Continuing engagement on our ongoing research, “Tracing Child Migrants’ Education Access, Continuity, and Quality Amidst Climate-Induced Disruptions in Pakistan”, CFHR organised a multi-stakeholder consultation in Karachi, in association with DARE-RC, to present emerging findings from the study.

Findings are derived from data collected across four research locations in Sindh: i) New Sindhabad, Karachi, ii) Gulshan-e-Syed Tent City, Karachi, iii) Gharo, Thatta, and iv) Jhuddo, Mirpur Khas. The study illustrates challenges climate-induced child migrants (CCMs) face in education access, continuity, and quality after a climate event and associated migration.

The consultation convened representatives from School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh (SELD); Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Sindh (PDMA); International Organization for Migration (IOM - UN Migration); academics; sector experts; and so forth, to deliberate on findings and discuss the way forward. CFHR will host another round of consultations in the coming months to disseminate final findings and recommendations from the study.

On 26 February 2026, Centre for Human Rights (CFHR) hosted a multi-stakeholder consultation in Peshawar to seek input on...
03/03/2026

On 26 February 2026, Centre for Human Rights (CFHR) hosted a multi-stakeholder consultation in Peshawar to seek input on its ongoing study, “Tracing Child Migrants’ Education Access, Continuity, and Quality Amidst Climate-Induced Disruptions in Pakistan”. The study is conducted by CFHR and commissioned by DARE - Research Consortium.

CFHR presented emerging findings from data collected in four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): i) Peshawar, ii) Charsadda, iii) Haripur, and iv) Mansehra, on educational challenges related to access, continuity, and quality faced by climate-induced child migrants (CCMs).

Government officials, academics, and sector experts participated in the consultation, including representatives from the KP Elementary and Secondary Education Department (KPESED), National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR), KP Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Child Rights Commission, UNICEF, University of Peshawar, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women’s University Peshawar, amongst others.

CFHR will incorporate input of participants in its upcoming research outputs based on the study, and will organise a final consultation in the coming months for policy uptake of the study findings.

On 14th and 16th February 2026, CFHR conducted a Community Taskforce Training in Lahore, Punjab, engaging 15 members (8 ...
26/02/2026

On 14th and 16th February 2026, CFHR conducted a Community Taskforce Training in Lahore, Punjab, engaging 15 members (8 female, 7 male) of our Community Taskforce working to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP).

The training focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of TIP and improving their ability to identify potential indicators of trafficking within their communities. Through interactive activities and participant-driven discussions, members shared local insights, discussed practical response approaches, and explored how they can play an active role in prevention, early identification, and community support.

These efforts contribute to stronger community networks that are better prepared to respond to risks, support vulnerable individuals, and promote collective action against trafficking.

On 31st January 2026, CFHR conducted a Community Taskforce Training in Peshawar, KP, with 13 members (6 female, 7 male) ...
01/02/2026

On 31st January 2026, CFHR conducted a Community Taskforce Training in Peshawar, KP, with 13 members (6 female, 7 male) of our Community Taskforce combatting Trafficking in Persons (TIP). The training aimed to help participants understand TIP and recognize common signs of trafficking in their communities. Through participant-led discussions and interactive learning, members explored ways to raise awareness, support at-risk individuals, and collaborate within their communities — all key steps toward building resilient and informed communities against trafficking.

On 17 December 2025, CFHR brought together civil society representatives and subject-matter experts for a consultative s...
22/01/2026

On 17 December 2025, CFHR brought together civil society representatives and subject-matter experts for a consultative session to examine key gaps, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening community-led responses to trafficking in persons (TIP) in Peshawar. The discussion generated valuable insights, reaffirming the critical need for collaborative efforts to effectively address TIP.

What does an effective national response to organised crime look like when it is shaped by those most affected?On 12th N...
21/01/2026

What does an effective national response to organised crime look like when it is shaped by those most affected?

On 12th November 2025, the CFHR in partnership with Centre for Governance Rights and United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes - Country Office Pakistan hosted the Conference on National Strategy Against Organized Crime in Pakistan with Stakeholders from Punjab - Prioritizing Gender, Youth & Civil Society Voices. The event brought together stakeholders from government, law enforcement, civil society, academia, and youth networks to interrogate blind spots in current approaches and elevate perspectives often left out of strategy-making.

Across the day, speakers unpacked the gendered realities of criminal markets, youth exposure to cybercrime and drugs, the centrality of illicit financial flows, and the need to move the 4Ps beyond policy into practice.

Swipe through to hear key insights from speakers and panelists on why inclusive, survivor-centred, and youth-responsive strategies are essential to dismantling organised crime in Pakistan.

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