PIHR firmly believes in the power of partnerships to scale impact and drive systemic change. We collaborate with national and international organizations—particularly those in the social enterprise and nonprofit sectors—to build rights-based institutions grounded in justice, accountability, and service. Our collaborations span legal audits, institutional compliance reviews, and strategic planning for human rights integration. We provide legal advisory services to…
Global & Local Advocacy for Human Rights Implementation
As both a national institution and a globally engaged actor, PIHR is uniquely positioned to connect local realities with international human rights standards. We advocate for the full implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related international conventions within Pakistan’s legal and institutional frameworks. Our team contributes to UN treaty body submissions, Universal Periodic Reviews, and civil society…
Human Rights Education, Research & Capacity Development
We recognize that sustainable human rights protection depends on cultivating a well-informed, ethically grounded, and empowered citizenry. PIHR’s education and capacity-building initiatives are designed to foster critical awareness, legal consciousness, and values-based leadership. Our programs span human rights law, constitutional literacy, ethics, youth development, and social entrepreneurship. We design tailored training modules for lawyers, students, educators, NGO workers, and government…
Anti-Corruption, Rule of Law & Accountability
Transparency, accountability, and the rule of law are non-negotiable foundations for a just society. At PIHR, we focus our anti-corruption efforts on strengthening institutional integrity and democratic accountability in Pakistan. We identify and challenge corrupt practices through investigative research, public interest petitions, and legal advocacy. Corruption not only undermines governance but erodes public trust, diverts public resources, and disproportionately harms…
Strategic Litigation, Legal Reform & Constitutional Advocacy
PIHR engages in strategic litigation that serves as a catalyst for legal and systemic reform. Our legal interventions are carefully chosen for their potential to create precedent, influence jurisprudence, and safeguard constitutional rights. Through public interest litigation, we address structural injustices—challenging laws, policies, and practices that infringe upon fundamental freedoms. Our lawyers frequently appear before the higher judiciary as petitioners,…
Legal Empowerment, Free Legal Aid & Access to Justice
The Pakistan Institute of Human Rights (PIHR) believes that justice must be accessible to all, not just a privileged few. This pillar of our work is focused on dismantling structural barriers that prevent marginalized communities from accessing legal remedies. In Pakistan, vast segments of the population remain unaware of their rights or unable to afford legal counsel. PIHR provides free…