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According to the basic ideas of Human Rights as enshrined in the fundamental documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Human Rights are universal and give guarantee of the civil, political, social, cultural and economic rights for all human beings without any discrimination on any basis. In this regard only a true, transparent and just system in a country can provide the citizens their fundamental rights. |
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The generations of Pakistan which have been developed under non-democratic regimes can be called as the ‘deprived’ people. Under the authoritarian regimes people became a-politicized and remained deprived of the essential democratic education, learning of their basic rights and knowledge of their responsibilities to protect the women, children and minorities rights. They also witnessed the growth of a fascistic state, which institutionalized religion and women’s gender as part of public discourse and codified it under the Hudood Ordinances and the Blasphemy Laws. They were socialized in a culture of sectarian and communal hate, drugs, guns, Pajeros, and with a false consciousness based only on abstinence. Under a long process of injustice people have been discriminated to use the right of their votes. Moreover people have the right to elections but not to legislate; the right to disagree but not dissent; the right to condemn terrorism but not to take action. |
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To grow in the society of nations as free, independent and growing nation a true, transparent, just and self-governing system is vital for the citizens of Pakistan. However, the ‘deprived generations’ in Pakistan have little idea of their basic social, cultural, civil and political rights and especially their right of democracy. On the other hand the current political leadership has limited capacity firstly to give a positive and peaceful direction to the nation and secondly to effectively address the long lasting challenge of self-centeredness, extremism and violence. In this scenario it is important for the leadership and intelligentsia to join hands for the development of a harmonious and impartial society in providing all citizens with their basic and essential Human Rights. |
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Observing the continuous injustice and lack of transparency, peace and harmony in the society the prominent representatives of different societal segments have joined ‘United Citizens’ Forum’, a common platform for all citizens of Pakistan to work collectively for their equal and impartial rights without any division of religion, ethnicity, nationality or background. |
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According to the basic ideas of Human Rights as enshrined in the fundamental documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic more >>
Minorities Rights & Peace Walk
In context of the rising extremism, division and segmentation in the Pakistani society a Peace Walk had been arranged on 10th April 2005 in which hundreds of people more >>
One World Vision
On completion of the first year of education the annual dinner of One World Vision was arranged on 5th December 2009 in which students presented more >>
Amnesty International
Whether in a high-profile conflict or a forgotten corner of the globe, Amnesty International campaigns for justice and freedom for all and seeks to galvanize public support to build a better world more >> |
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Seminar on Human Rights & Socio-Democratic Situation in Pakistan
UCF organized a seminar on 30th June 2007 to analyze the current socio political situation in Pakistan and to take some solid steps jointly to establish a peaceful more >>
A Discussion by the US Think Tank Mr. Walter Russell Mead
The United States government has taken multiple steps to address Pakistan’s grievances. U.S. officials have markedly increased the frequency of their more >>
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P.O. Box 3032 Lahore 54660 Pakistan
Email:
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