Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Pakistan (FES), at deputy commissioner’s office in Ghotki on Wednesday organized the public hearing on due diligence of human and labour rights and Corporate Social Responsibility contributions for socio-economic development of the district.
The public hearing underscored issues of environmental degradation, inadequate minimum wages and contamination of drinking water by factories.
Iqbal Ahmed Detho, Chairperson of SHRC, expressed concerns over system’s failure in implementation of key provisions in various policies and agreements and highlighted lack of female representation in labour unions, which was a violation of both international laws and the country’s constitution.
Abdullah, program adviser of FES-Pakistan, stressed the importance of business and human rights and pointed out violations of the rights of the district, particularly by state actors and multinational companies, despite being a major taxpayer.
Barrister Rida Tahir drew attention to women’s labour issues and expressed concern over lack of female representation in labour unions, hindering their voices from being heard.
