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
Marriage Rights

Fact Sheet: Diagnostic Study of Nikahnamas in Punjab

This Fact Sheet provides key insights from the Diagnostic Study of Nikkahnamas in Punjab: A Review of Women's Marriage Rights.

Fact Sheet: Diagnostic Study of Nikahnamas in Punjab
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Event Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Inter-Provincial Consultation on Women's Marriage Rights in Pakistan

CFHR, in collaboration with Musawi and ABA ROLI, hosted a national consultation in August 2023, uniting over 200 diverse stakeholders to address critical issues like minority women’s rights and family law barriers.

Inter-Provincial Consultation on Women's Marriage Rights in Pakistan
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Independent Report
Technology & AI
Institute for Responsible Artificial Intelligence & Human Rights

Algorithmic Decision-Making in Pakistan: A Challenge to Right to Equality & Non-Discrimination

This report examines AI risks in Pakistan, spotlighting algorithmic bias in automated systems that threaten constitutional equality. Analyzing how societal prejudices infiltrate AI, it proposes policy reforms to bridge legal gaps and ensure ethical governance.

Algorithmic Decision-Making in Pakistan: A Challenge to Right to Equality & Non-Discrimination
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Journal
Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights Review

Human Rights Review Vol VIII

This volume examines barriers to women's marriage rights in Pakistan, highlighting legal gaps, underage marriage, marital rape, and access to divorce.

Human Rights Review Vol VIII
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Transgender Rights

Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA) Report on Transgenders' Access to Justice

TANA assesses justice access barriers for transgender people in Sindh, offering data-driven insights and reforms to strengthen inclusion and accountability.

Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA) Report on Transgenders' Access to Justice
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Handbook
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Women's Marriage Rights [Pocket Dictionary]

This pocket dictionary, created under the Ijaazat Campaign, simplifies legal terms to empower women in Pakistan with knowledge of their marriage rights.

Women's Marriage Rights [Pocket Dictionary]
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Handbook
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Nikahnama Checklist

CFHR’s Ijaazat Campaign offered a detailed checklist to empower women and families in navigating the Nikahnama process with confidence and clarity.

Nikahnama Checklist
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Handbook
Human Rights & Social Justice
Marriage Rights

Nikahnama Cheat Sheet

CFHR’s Nikahnama Cheat Sheet is a concise visual tool from the Ijaazat Campaign, simplifying key marriage contract clauses for women’s awareness.

Nikahnama Cheat Sheet
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Independent Report
Human Rights & Social Justice
Youth Engagement
Marriage Rights

Heads Up - Marriage Rights Edition

CFHR’s interactive game raises awareness of women’s marriage rights through engaging, team-based challenges in workshops and classrooms.

Heads Up - Marriage Rights Edition
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Journal
Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights Review

Human Rights Review Vol VII

This volume explores key human rights challenges, from COVID-era rights violations to cyberwarfare laws, featuring diverse legal insights and global perspectives.

Human Rights Review Vol VII
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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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