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SHRC organized: Home-Based Women Workers' Rights 

SHRC organized: Home-Based Women Workers' Rights 

Despite the Sindh Home-Based Workers Act 2018, home-based women workers remain unprotected due to poor implementation. A consultation in Sukkur organized by the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) highlighted critical enforcement gaps and called for urgent, practical solutions.


Experts emphasized the need for real-world protections. “The Act is a pioneering law in South Asia,” noted Abdullah Dayo (FES), urging that the rules be implemented to ensure legal recognition translates into tangible support for women workers. Additional Inspector General of Police Gender and Human Rights, Shahla Qureshi, stressed the importance of police coordination, integration with anti-GBV services, and a survivor-centered response through mechanisms like Anti-Rape Crisis Cells and Gender Desks.


In his concluding remarks, Mr. Iqbal Detho, Chairperson of SHRC, proposed key actions to move forward: launching an Endowment Seed Fund in Sukkur as a pilot for the registration of women home-based workers (HBWs); initiating a policy dialogue with the Labour Department, SESSI, CSOs, and workers to identify gaps and map institutional responsibilities; strengthening coordination between SHRC, Labour, and Women Development Departments along with civil society; and promoting women’s craft work through a dedicated platform to enhance visibility, economic empowerment, and foster collaboration between government and private stakeholders.

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