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    Two days workshop to design human rights outreach and advocacy strategy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Aug 02, 2017

    The Directorate of Human Rights in collaboration with the UNDP held a two days workshop to design human rights outreach and advocacy strategy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Representative from Provincial Departments attended the workshop. The Director, Human Rights while opening the workshop, thanked the participants and asked them to give suggestions as to how they can contribute in the outreach strategy. During the discussion participants gave proposal which included involvement of Ulemas, training of teachers, activities with school children, involvement of local elected representatives and changes in the curriculum. Final draft will be prepared after the 2nd phase of the workshop. ...

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    Capacity Development Training of Trainers (ToT) on Fundamental Rights for Officials of the Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Department KP

    Apr 19, 2017

    Another step taken by the Directorate of Human Rights, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the collaboration of UNDP by arranging Two-days (18-19 April,2017) Training of the Trainers at PC Hotel Peshawar for the District Attorneys and Deputy District Attorneys, Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Human Rights Department, working in various Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These trainers will go on to impart human rights training to district officers and other stakeholders in their respective districts. This training will further enhance the capacity of the officers in Promoting, Protecting and Enforcing Human Rights in the Province.

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    The Director Human Rights KP yesterday called upon the Commissioner Bannu Division

    Apr 13, 2017

    The Director Human Rights KP today called upon the Commissioner Bannu Division and discussed issues pertaining to human rights in the division. The Commissioner issued directions to the DCs to ensure promotion and protection of human rights in their respective districts.

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    Director Human Rights KP today visited Central Prison Bannu

    Apr 13, 2017

    Director Human Rights KP today visited Central Prison Bannu to ascertain human rights observance in the jail. During the visit, the Director visited various sections of the jail and met with prisoners.

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    Alhamdulillah! The good work of Directorate of Human Rights has been appreciated by the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell

    Apr 07, 2017

    Alhamdulillah! The good work of Directorate of Human Rights has been appreciated by the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell. We are humbled by their appreciation and pledge to further improve our performance for Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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    3-Day Training of Trainers “Strengthening the Capacity of Government Officials on Human Rights”, 4-6 April, 2017 at PC Hotel Peshawar

    Apr 06, 2017

    Secretary Law, Mr. Arifeen today presided over the last session of three days training of the trainers and distributed certificates among the participants. Director Human Rights KP also participated in the training and urged the participants to hold Human Rights trainings in their respective departments. The training was arranged in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Rights and The Asia Foundation.

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    One day workshop on the finalization of Strategic Plan for the Directorate of Human Rights, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Mar 30, 2017

    One day workshop on the finalization of Strategic Plan for the Directorate of Human Rights, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which was arranged by the Directorate of Human Rights with the collaboration of The Asia Foundation today at PC Hotel Peshawar.

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    HAPPY PAKISTAN DAY !

    Mar 22, 2017

    Let us pledge that as one nation we will respect each other's Rights and will Protect Rights of the most vulnerable.

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    Provincial Task Force on Human Rights

    Mar 17, 2017

    Alhamdulillah! KP is the first province to notify Provincial Task Force on Human Rights. Today its first meeting was held, which was an orientation session for the members. Minister Law and Human Rights KP chaired the session. Secretary Law KP, DG Ministry of Human Rights and Director Human Rights KP attended the session.

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    Two days Multi Stakeholders training workshop on Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Challenges and Opportunities

    Mar 15, 2017

    Officials of the Directorate of Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, attended two days "Multi Stakeholders training workshop on Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Challenges and Opportunities", organized by UNDP on 14th-15th March 2017, at PC Hotel Peshawar.

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    Director Human Rights KP attended Seminar to Commemorate International Women Day

    Mar 06, 2017

    Director Human Rights KP attended Seminar to Commemorate International Women Day, organised by KP Commission on the Status of Women, today at PC Peshawar.

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    Director Human Rights KP attended National Consultation on Pakistan's 5th Periodic Report on CEDAW

    Feb 28, 2017

    Director Human Rights KP attended National Consultation on Pakistan's 5th Periodic Report on CEDAW, today at Islamabad. It was organised by Ministry of Human Rights. The report is due in March this year. KP's report was much appreciated for its detailed presentation of Provincial efforts.

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    Visit to Dar ul Amaan Abbottabad

    Feb 16, 2017

    The Director Human Rights KP visited Dar ul Amaan Abbottabad along with Deputy Director (Legal). They inspected various sections of the facility and talked to residents about their problems.

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    Seminar on Human Rights Awareness and its Challenges

    Feb 16, 2017

    Directorate of Human Rights KP arranged a Seminar on "Human Rights Awareness and its Challenges" today in Abbottabad. Local Human Rights NGOs, CSOs and local bodies councillors participated in the seminar. The Directorate is thankful to them for their active participation and valuable suggestions.

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    Strategic Planning Workshop 2017-19 Day-2

    Feb 09, 2017

    Strategic Planning Workshop 2017-2019 Day-2 is going on in PC Hotel Peshawar. Jointly organized by Directorate of Human Rights KP and The Asia Foundation.

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    Strategic Planning Workshop 2017-19 Day-1

    Feb 08, 2017

    Strategic Planning Workshop 2017-2019 Day-1 is going on in PC Hotel Peshawar. Jointly organized by Directorate of Human Rights KP and The Asia Foundation.

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    Devolved Rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Consultative Workshop for Stakeholders

    Nov 11, 2016

    UNDP held a Consultative Workshop of all stakeholders as part of their activities related with their project titled "Devolved Rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa" on 10-11 November 2016 at PC Hotel Peshawar.

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    Meeting with UNDP Delegation

    Oct 24, 2016

    United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) delegation had a meeting with Director Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Muhammad Farrulsaqlain on Thursday in his office. According to the details Ms. Nadja Wuensche Programme Specialist of decentralization and local governance project (UNDP) had a meeting with director human rights and discussed various issues relating to human rights situation in the province. The director human rights gave them a briefing about the functions of the directorate of human rights. She assured the Director human rights of extending all possible assistance for strengthening the role of Directorate of human rights in the promotion, protection of ...

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    Asia Foundation Team headed by the Acting Country Director, Ms. Ameena Ilahi

    Oct 27, 2016

    The Asia Foundation Team headed by the Acting Country Director, Ms. Ameena Ilahi, called upon the Director Human Rights KP in his office. The Asia Foundation is Partnering with the Directorate for strengthening and capacity building of the Directorate. During the meeting progress on the MoU was reviewed.