An Overview of Human Rights in Pakistan in Context of Un Charter

Abstract

10 December 1948 a day reflected ray of hopes among people after barbaric hiatus of slavery, colonialism, persecution- genocide and exploitation followed by equally devastating World Wars.  Every year, the tenth of December provides an opportunity to humans across the globe to renew the pledge of protecting human rights by upholding the narrative of equality – irrespective of caste, religion, ethnicity, color and race. In the United Nations’ offing days Pakistan used to be the Champion of the Human Rights cause. Contemporary situation, incontrovertible, is far from being a utopia dreamed by the forefathers of Pakistan. As albeit elitists iterates that the menace of poor Human Rights affects almost every section of society, likewise its impacts on the lives of people are grave that inflicts deep scars to the souls of common citizens. The manifestation of such scares include shackling of women, persecution of minorities, constitutional religious biases, lack of education and civic provision, and shrinking space of freedom of opinion coupled with compromised justice dispensation. All the governments would be democratic and dictatorial pledge one slogan of human rights. However, on the ground level, things are much worse. Though, the current situation of human rights documented in UNHR is not up to mark. Yet, with continuous legislation, empowerment of women and digitization can change the daunting picture to a peaceful future.

Keywords: Human Rights, Pakistan, UN Charter, Legislation, Women Empowerment