Islamabad, 9th December 2025: The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) commemorated International Human Rights Day 2025, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to promoting equality, justice, and the protection of fundamental rights for all, particularly women and girls across Pakistan.
Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Secretary of the WPC, noted that this year’s Human Rights Day is a powerful reminder that meaningful progress is only possible when every individual is guaranteed equal rights, dignity, and opportunities. She emphasized that despite notable advancements, women in Pakistan continue to face discrimination, violence, and barriers that hinder their full participation in national development.
“The WPC remains steadfast in its efforts to strengthen pro-women legislation, promote gender-responsive governance, and ensure that every woman and girl in Pakistan can live free from fear, violence, and inequality,” Dr. Shahida Rehmani stated. She reiterated WPC’s resolve to work collaboratively with all political parties, government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners to uphold the human rights principles enshrined in Pakistan’s Constitution and international commitments.
The WPC urged all stakeholders, parliamentarians, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and communities, to intensify efforts to eliminate gender-based violence, guarantee equitable access to justice, and foster an inclusive, peaceful, and rights-based society.
On International Human Rights Day, the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus underscores that safeguarding human rights is a shared national responsibility and vital to building a just, prosperous, and equitable Pakistan.
