‘Islamabad to be made beggar free’
National
April 5, 2021
Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police in collaboration with experts are working on an action plan to curb beggary for once and all by taking inclusive initiatives.
The issue of beggary was discussed at length during a meeting, held here with Inspector General of Police Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman in the chair, an official source privy to the development told this agency.
During the meeting, he said the experts floated multiple proposals to root out beggary and called for making the rehabilitation centres in the federal capital fully functional to ensure the protection of children and women.
Computer lab inaugurated
December 12, 2020
Islamabad : Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Thursday inaugurated a new computer lab at the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Centre for Women.
The inauguration was part of an event organised by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with UN Women to commemorate Human Rights Day and mark the end to 16 Days of Activism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence. The theme for the event was “Strengthening Access to Justice for Survivors.”
Speaking on this occasion, Dr Shireen Mazari briefed the participants about the three areas of focus of the Ministry of Human Rights i.e. on overcoming gaps in legislation, strengthening implementation, and increasing awareness about human rights.