Tag: MOHR

MoHR launches awareness campaign for the well-being of senior citizens

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) on Friday launched an awareness campaign for the well-being of senior citizens of the capital. Pakistan has taken some very positive steps in the form of legislation for the protection of the rights of older people. The Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizen Bill, 2021 was enacted… Continue reading MoHR launches awareness campaign for the well-being of senior citizens

MoHR to open a Model Girls Child Welfare Centre

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):Federal Minster of Human Rights (MoHR) Dr Sharieen M Mazari has said that MoHR would open soon a Model Girls Child Welfare Centre in federal capital. Talking to APP, she said that the center would work under the supervision of MoHR for the physical, mental and social development of children. The minister said… Continue reading MoHR to open a Model Girls Child Welfare Centre

Shireen Mazari chairs MoHR’s intra-ministerial meeting

Shireen Mazari chairs MoHR's intra-ministerial meeting

ISLAMABAD, Mar 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari chaired the second meeting of the Inter-ministerial and Inter-Provincial Steering Committee for National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights at the Ministry here Wednesday to discuss and finalize the annual work plan on implementation of National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights… Continue reading Shireen Mazari chairs MoHR’s intra-ministerial meeting

MoHR, IR Pakistan sign LoA for child protection

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari Thursday witnessed the signing of Letter of Agreement (LoA) and exchanging of documents between Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) and Islamic Relief (IR), Pakistan. LoA has been signed for developing effective child protection mechanism by protecting the rights of the children through meaningful interventions… Continue reading MoHR, IR Pakistan sign LoA for child protection

MoHR launches first-ever NAP on business, HRs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) Thursday organized an event for launching of the first-ever National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights with the support of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood was the chief guest. Deputy Resident Representative of… Continue reading MoHR launches first-ever NAP on business, HRs

Sindh’s forced conversions incidents bringing disgrace to Pakistan: Qadri

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Monday said the alleged incidents of forcible conversion of minority religious communities into Islam being reported from Sindh were bringing disgrace to Pakistan. In a statement, he said there was no room for forced conversions into Islam. While no age… Continue reading Sindh’s forced conversions incidents bringing disgrace to Pakistan: Qadri

MoHR’s helpline 1099 receives 159,501 calls so far

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP):Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR)’s helpline 1099 service has received 159,501 calls so far. Talking to APP, an official of ministry on Tuesday said from January to July 2021 more than 7,920 calls were registered by the ministry’s helpline. He said more than 985 people were facilitated for legal advice. He said… Continue reading MoHR’s helpline 1099 receives 159,501 calls so far

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

Mazari chairs a meeting with GSC, Youth Economic Forum

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):Minister for Human Rights (MoHR) Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the global shapers community (GSC) and youth economic forum in Pakistan. The Minster advised the delegation to use their network to create awareness about human rights, said a press release. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Rights said in… Continue reading Mazari chairs a meeting with GSC, Youth Economic Forum

MoHR endeavors to raise awareness for autism acceptance

ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shrieen M Mazari said MoHR was committed for raising awareness and promoting acceptance of autism. In her twitter message on” World Autism Awareness Day” she said, “We must create a society that respect the person with disabilities”, the Minister added. The world Autism Day celebrated… Continue reading MoHR endeavors to raise awareness for autism acceptance

MoHR revamps1099 helpline for effective response

File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The Ministry of Human Rights has upgraded 1099 helpline for legal advice on human rights’ violations to an MIS-Database for more effective response. Now it provides a discrete SMS service to victims of gender-based violence (GBV). On March 30, 2020, the Ministry of Human Rights established 1099 Helpline, which was upgraded… Continue reading MoHR revamps1099 helpline for effective response

MoHR portal to help learning rights

ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): The Ministry of Human Rights portal would enable users to learn about their rights guaranteed to them in the Constitution as well as federal and provincial legislation, said an official of MoHR here on Tuesday. The portal will serve as a platform for creating awareness about human rights laws, practices and… Continue reading MoHR portal to help learning rights

MoHR starts social inclusion of transgenders in twin cities

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): Ministry of Human Rights ( MoHR) has started social inclusion of vulnerable transgenders in the social protection and health caring settings and social security safety nets in the times of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. According to an official, the transgender persons continue to experience discrimination from service providers and staff… Continue reading MoHR starts social inclusion of transgenders in twin cities

MoHR provided legal advice to 4,222 victims during 2020

File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) has been provided legal services to 4,222 victims of human rights abuses, who had approached it through Helpline 1099, personal visits, or through other ways during the year of 2020. According to an MoHR’s spokesman, about 1,299 callers were given legal advice instantly; 2,762 instant referrals… Continue reading MoHR provided legal advice to 4,222 victims during 2020

MoHR takes several steps for transgender rights

File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Ministry of Human Rights(MoHR) has taken several initiatives for transgenders in order to promote and mainstream their rights. Talking to APP, an official of Ministry of Human Rights said here on Tuesday that ministry has established the National Implementation Committee on transgender persons which consists of a transgender focal person from… Continue reading MoHR takes several steps for transgender rights

Published
Categorized as National Tagged

MOHR helpline app 1099 available on google playstore

File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Helpline 1099 working under Ministry of Human Rights has taken another steps to facilitate people through introducing helpline app at google playstore. “We have received over 450,000 calls on the toll free number of helpline regarding Human Rights violations, an official of Helpline said. He said the helpline was established to… Continue reading MOHR helpline app 1099 available on google playstore

MoHR releases film to create awareness about FIR

File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Ministry of Human Rights on Monday released a film to create awareness among masses about the importance of registering an First Information Report (FIR). In a Twitter message issued by MoHR here , the film would highlight the importance of registering of an FIR. The film encouraged women to report FIR regarding… Continue reading MoHR releases film to create awareness about FIR

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service – APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

Follow Us

APP Services