Publications

CFHR’s publications reflect its commitment to evidence-based advocacy, systemic reform, and accessible legal knowledge.

37
Total Publications
8
Human Rights Review
8
Human Rights Blogs
8
Independent Reports
4
Policy Papers
2
Handbooks & Manuals

Our body of work includes academic journals, blogs, policy reviews, research reports, and training manuals that address pressing socio-legal issues in Pakistan and the region. These resources aim to inform policymaking, enhance public awareness, and support practitioners, civil society actors, and affected communities in advancing justice and equality.

The Human Rights Review is CFHR’s flagship academic platform, offering space for young scholars and legal professionals to share critical insights on human rights issues. It promotes rigorous legal analysis and thoughtful debate on themes such as gender justice, digital rights, environmental justice, and democratic freedoms. Complementing this is the Human Rights Blog, which features timely and accessible reflections on unfolding developments. It amplifies diverse voices, especially those of youth and grassroots advocates.

CFHR’s Policy Reviews offer targeted analysis of systemic gaps within Pakistan’s legal and policy frameworks. These reviews guide legislators, legal practitioners, and institutions by presenting evidence-based recommendations that address entrenched inequalities and socio-economic harms. Each review explores the intersectional challenges behind these issues and proposes actionable reforms to strengthen rights protections.

Our in-depth research reports cover a broad spectrum of human rights concerns. These range from women’s marriage rights and global climate change litigation trends to digital discrimination and the regulation of firearms. Grounded in legal analysis and empirical data, these publications are used by stakeholders who seek to understand and address the structural causes of injustice and exclusion in Pakistan.

In addition to research and analysis, CFHR produces handbooks and manuals designed for frontline actors such as trainers, educators, officiants, and civil society organisations. These practical tools translate complex legal information into accessible formats and support capacity-building for rights-based service delivery and advocacy, particularly within marginalised communities.

Across all its publications, CFHR remains committed to producing high-quality, impactful knowledge that not only informs but also drives meaningful and lasting change.

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Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights Blog
Gender-based Violence

The Convergence of Financial Violence and Polygamy in Pakistan

Financial violence in Pakistan, often exacerbated by polygamy, deprives women of financial autonomy and leaves them vulnerable. Societal pressures and legal loopholes further hinder their ability to escape this abuse.

The Convergence of Financial Violence and Polygamy in Pakistan
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Blog
Youth Engagement
Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights Blog

Is Western Media Diverging from Responsible Journalism When it Comes to the Genocide in Palestine?

Western media portrays Palestinians as collateral damage, unlike Ukrainians who are depicted as resistance fighters. This bias, evident in the coverage of the October 7th events and beyond, dehumanizes Palestinians and undermines responsible journalism.

Is Western Media Diverging from Responsible Journalism When it Comes to the Genocide in Palestine?
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Blog
Youth Engagement
Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights Blog

The Shadow of Impunity: Understanding Extrajudicial Killings in Pakistan

Extrajudicial killings in Pakistan violate fundamental human rights, causing widespread human rights abuses and undermining the rule of law. Addressing this requires comprehensive legal reforms, strengthened accountability mechanisms, and a societal shift towards upholding justice and human rights.

The Shadow of Impunity: Understanding Extrajudicial Killings in Pakistan
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Blog
Youth Engagement
Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights Blog

Punishing Juveniles: A Case Study of Inhuman Sentencing in Pakistan

Pakistan's Juvenile Justice System Act of 2018 aimed to improve juvenile offender rights, but flaws in age determination and implementation persist, leading to ongoing human rights violations. Legislative amendments, judicial sensitization, and improved birth registration are crucial for effective reform.

Punishing Juveniles: A Case Study of Inhuman Sentencing in Pakistan
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Blog
Technology & AI
Human Rights Blog

AI in Education: Impairing the Universal Right to Education

AI chatbots, while beneficial for education, contradict the right to education by promoting Eurocentric views and limiting accessibility and acceptability. Addressing this requires a human rights approach, ensuring diverse data and regulatory frameworks for equitable access to education.

AI in Education: Impairing the Universal Right to Education
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Smuggling of Migrants

Preventing Smuggling of Migrants from Pakistan to Malaysia (2024)

CFHR's report on Pakistan-Malaysia migration analyzes trends, abuse, and policy gaps, offering recommendations to improve legal pathways and reduce irregular migration.

Preventing Smuggling of Migrants from Pakistan to Malaysia (2024)
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Dissolution of Marriage in Punjab: The Cost of Divorce for Muslim Women

This report examines women's access to justice when dissolving marriages in Punjab, focusing on four methods: talaq, khula, delegated divorce, and mutual divorce. The research, conducted in Lahore and Pakpattan, used both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Dissolution of Marriage in Punjab: The Cost of Divorce for Muslim Women
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Family Law Report on Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan

This report, a collaboration between the Centre for Human Rights and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, with support from Minto & Mirza, examines Pakistani laws affecting Muslim women's marriage rights. It clarifies ambiguities regarding divorce, custody, maintenance, and property, presenting case law concisely.

Family Law Report on Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Strategic Litigation Report: Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan

The Centre for Human Rights and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative collaborated on a report analyzing Pakistani marriage and family laws.  This report, supported by Axis Law Chambers, identifies issues like inconsistent minimum marriage ages and weak women's financial rights post-divorce.

Strategic Litigation Report: Women’s Marriage Rights in Pakistan
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Diagnostic Study of Nikanama in Punjab: A Review of Women's Marriage Rights

This research assesses women's marriage rights in Punjab, focusing on the nikkahnama. The study analyzed 1,150 nikkahnamas, along with surveys and interviews to understand gaps impacting women's rights.

Diagnostic Study of Nikanama in Punjab: A Review of Women's Marriage Rights
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We work across Pakistan, driving legal reform, advocacy, and policy change to protect human rights and empower communities.

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