ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) in Pakistan has launched the country’s first Human Rights Information Resource Portal with detailed information about Pakistan’s domestic institutional human rights framework and international commitments.
According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, the purpose of launching the portal in the country is to provide a platform to the people which will serve as a central repository of the newest and cutting-edge knowledge about human rights for students, academics, practitioners and the citizenry at large.
The portal will assist to “boost awareness about human rights laws, practices, and gaps; facilitating the development of new initiatives, research, policies, and solutions in the field of human rights in Pakistan,” the statement said.
The Ministry of Human Rights is launching Pakistan's first Human Rights Resource Portal tomorrow, established in collaboration with @EUPakistan The portal will serve as a central repository of up-to-date & cutting edge human rights knowledge in Pakistan https://t.co/3E0z9m7pOP pic.twitter.com/C4tBQ8BFaU
— Ministry of Human Rights (@mohrpakistan) January 27, 2021
Besides, the portal will include relevant reports and publications that have been published by the government, civil society organizations and UN agencies on critical human rights issues.
It will enable users to learn about rights that they are entitled to through the Constitution as well as federal and provincial legislation.
Regarding the initiative, Federal Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari said, “Human Rights Resource Portal is an important and innovative initiative that increases the availability and accessibility of information that is integral for promulgating greater awareness about human rights in Pakistan. Ultimately we are hopeful that it will cultivate greater civic engagement.
Ministry of Human Rights in partnership with EU launched Pakistan’s first Human Rights Resource Portal.
Portal will enable users to learn about rights guaranteed to them through constitution as well as federal and provincial legislations.
Link: https://t.co/lypyS39YaE pic.twitter.com/s8WqmAHLRJ
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) January 27, 2021
Meanwhile, the Ambassador of the European Union, Androulla Kaminara appreciating the launch of the new portal said, “Access to information is crucial for citizens in an open democratic and transparent society”.
