The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) organized a seminar on December 29, 2024, at Jacobabad, to address critical human rights issues in the district. The event was led by the Chairperson SHRC, Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Detho, and Member SHRC, Mr. Ayub khosa, and brought together civil society members, advocates, and local participants.
In his address, Iqbal Ahmed Detho discussed initiatives of the ongoing construction of a women police station in Jacobabad, which is 60-70% progress reported, and emphasized the need for improved conditions at the District Prison Jacobabad, particularly the provision of solar energy and a water supply line. Mr. Detho also stressed the importance of encouraging women to join the police force, with plans for awareness sessions in local schools and colleges. Additionally, he called for police.
Mr. Ayub Khoso (Member-SHRC) shed light on the deteriorating public infrastructure in Jacobabad, pointing out the dire need for a trauma and emergency hospital in the district. He also highlighted concerns about inadequate sewerage systems and the poor state of basic facilities such as hospitals, schools, and police stations.
Participants from civil society voiced pressing concerns, including political victimization, police high-handedness, law and order challenges, and the prevalence of child labor. In response, SHRC recommended using social media as a tool to raise awareness, encouraged advocates to file public interest litigation, and announced plans to create and train a Human Rights Defenders Team.
The seminar served as an important platform for addressing these challenges, with SHRC reaffirming its dedication to improving human rights through advocacy, public awareness, and collaboration with civil society and government authorities.
In a show of solidarity with the Christian community, the Chairperson of the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) also cut a cake on Christmas Eve.
