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Thematic Clinic on Gender-Based Violence (2018-2019)
In 2018, CFHR, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, launched a Thematic Clinic on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to engage in research and advocacy on GBV issues in Pakistan and preparing them for future roles in legal reform, policy development, and human rights advocacy.
Students were divided into four research teams, each mentored by an expert and focusing on:
The clinic combined a taught component on the Pakistani legal framework, covering the Constitution, key legislation, and relevant laws, with a practical component focused on legal and advocacy skills. Students conducted desk reviews, developed research methodologies, and analyzed data, culminating in four policy briefs as the key outcome of each research project. They also received training in client interviewing, ethics, implicit bias, trauma awareness, legal drafting, and research writing, ensuring a well-rounded approach to addressing GBV through both legal and advocacy perspectives.
As part of the clinic, students had the opportunity to visit Mahidol University, Thailand, where they engaged with academics, researchers, and advocates working on GBV and human rights. The trip allowed them to gain comparative insights, exchange ideas, and understand regional approaches to addressing GBV.
In 2018, CFHR, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, launched a Thematic Clinic on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to engage in research and advocacy on GBV issues in Pakistan and preparing them for future roles in legal reform, policy development, and human rights advocacy.
Students were divided into four research teams, each mentored by an expert and focusing on:
The clinic combined a taught component on the Pakistani legal framework, covering the Constitution, key legislation, and relevant laws, with a practical component focused on legal and advocacy skills. Students conducted desk reviews, developed research methodologies, and analyzed data, culminating in four policy briefs as the key outcome of each research project. They also received training in client interviewing, ethics, implicit bias, trauma awareness, legal drafting, and research writing, ensuring a well-rounded approach to addressing GBV through both legal and advocacy perspectives.
As part of the clinic, students had the opportunity to visit Mahidol University, Thailand, where they engaged with academics, researchers, and advocates working on GBV and human rights. The trip allowed them to gain comparative insights, exchange ideas, and understand regional approaches to addressing GBV.
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Local Action, Global Impact
We work across Pakistan, driving legal reform, advocacy, and policy change to protect human rights and empower communities.