The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) recently teamed up with the Local Government Department, and the Minority Affairs Department of the Government of Sindh to host a crucial awareness session in Umerkot on May 16th, 2024. This session marks a significant step forward in implementing the Sindh Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2018.
Our speakers - Mr. Sukhdev Assardas Hemnani (Member Minority SHRC), Mr. Abdul Nasir Siddiqui (Director, Local Government), Ms. Pushpa Kumari and Mr. Jai Parkash representative from National lobbying Delegation (NLD), civil society —provided valuable insights on the importance of marriage registration and the steps needed to protect civil rights for the Hindu community.
During the session, it was highlighted that many in the Hindu community are unaware of marriage registration procedures, underscoring the need for increased educational outreach. SHRC is committed to organizing regular awareness sessions at the village level to educate and empower the community.
Notably, 25 pandits have registered with the local government this year, showcasing promising progress and greater community engagement.
