CFHR’s publications reflect its commitment to evidence-based advocacy, systemic reform, and accessible legal knowledge.
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.
We're excited to present the inaugural 2025 Q1 Newsletter from the Centre for Human Rights (CFHR)! This issue covers our work from January to March 2025.
CFHR's 2024 Annual Report showcases achievements in human rights across Pakistan, from legal reforms and policy advocacy to community campaigns like "Kaante Na Lagao," while advancing marriage equality, transgender rights, and youth empowerment initiatives.
CFHR empowers educators with a comprehensive toolkit to teach women’s marriage rights through the Nikahnama via lessons, activities, and legal guides.
The report explores youth knowledge and attitudes on women’s marriage rights, revealing legal gaps and social norms from over 1,300 surveyed nationwide.
CFHR’s legal card game uses humor and teamwork to teach women’s marriage rights in Pakistan, from Nikahnama to divorce, in a fun, memorable way.
Power loom workers in Pakistan face severe health risks due to unsafe working conditions, including respiratory illnesses, eyesight problems, and musculoskeletal issues. The Punjab Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2019 aims to improve these conditions, but significant implementation challenges remain.
The Centre for Human Rights, with the Council of Islamic Ideology, offers a Training-of-Trainers Curriculum on Pakistan's Nikahnama, empowering Nikah Registrars with legal and Islamic insights on marriage rights.
This info sheet offers a clear overview of transnational organized crime, detailing cross-border networks, key offenses, and the need for global cooperation.
The Civil Society Declaration against Transnational Organized Crime champions civil society's crucial role in combating global crime, advocating for enhanced implementation of UNTOC, human rights, and victim-centered approaches.
This handbook helps law professors in Pakistan establish legal aid clinics focused on women's marriage rights. It covers clinical legal education, practical skills, and substantive issues for clinic setup and training.
We work across Pakistan, driving legal reform, advocacy, and policy change to protect human rights and empower communities.