General: A one-day workshop titled “Human Rights Violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK): Kashmiri Aspirations and Responsibility of International Community” was organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on August 8, 2017 at IPRI conference hall, Islamabad. The workshop consisted of one working session, in addition to an …
Human rights (HR) as agreed under Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) are often projected as universal. However we live in a uniquely diverse world, with varied traditions, cultures and religions. Culture and religion play an integral role in human life, create a collective identity; upheld by states in the international arena alongside other states. …
The increasing intensity of Human rights violations in the Indian Held Kashmir in recent years requires an awakening of global conscience. The violations are of multidimensional in nature ranging from “mass killings” to “forced disappearances” and from “torture” to “rape and sexual abuse” to “political suppression and restrictions on freedom of speech”. The main culprits …
On January 5, 1947, the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolved to hold a plebiscite to ascertain the right of self-determination to the people of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to decide their future status. Past and contemporary struggle germane to Kashmir dispute revolve around Kashmiris’ will to exercise their right of self-determination. The right to …
A few weeks ago, Pakistani diplomacy, known traditionally for punching above its weight, landed another historic win when Pakistan was elected to a fifth, three-year term at the UN Human Rights Council. Building upon its earlier tally of 151 votes in 2017, Pakistan received 169 endorsements at the UN General Assembly in a contested election …
The issues of “civil rights” and “racism” have always dominated political landscape of the United States of America (USA) since its creation. Soon after the making of the US constitution in 1789, the first ten amendments, also known as “bill of rights”, were enacted, which tried to address the ambiguities and misconstruction in the constitution …
Post-Event Report One-Day Roundtable “Violations of Rights of Religious Minorities (Muslims & Sikhs) in India” Organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) At IPRI Conference Hall, Islamabad July 12, 2017 Introduction A One-Day Roundtable on “Violations of Rights of Religious Minorities (Muslims and Sikhs) in India” was organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute …
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The issues related to human security gained prominence in developed states while the concept remains elusive in developing states where national security in narrowly defined parameters dominates the security debate within the state, and human security becomes a neglected subject. Earlier, human security was considered limited to violent threats to individuals and communities but, in the …
IPRI is one of the oldest non-partisan think-tanks on all facets of National Security including international relations, strategic studies, governance & public policy, and lawfare & economy in Pakistan. Founded in 1999, IPRI is housed at the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan. It exemplifies two decades of rigorous and timely analysis of crucial strategic agendas and inter-governmental processes that influence national and regional policy community.
