Information on "Human Rights" and "Pakistan"
November 2012
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14 Nov 2012
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 23
Author: Emil Souleimanov, Johanna Popjanevski, Richard Weitz, Rizwan Zeb, Tavus Rejepova, Eka Janashia, Erkin Akhmadov, Suhrob Majidov
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
This issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst includes analytical articles and field reports on security issues facing the Central Asia-Caucasus region in October and November 2012. More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 23»
October 2012
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22 Oct 2012
A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief discusses the attempted murder of 14 year-old Malala Yousafzai by Taliban gunmen in the SWAT region of Pakistan. More on «A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan» -
Oct 2012
Crucial Reform of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Remains a Distant Dream
Author: Sana Majeed McMillion
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have been at the center of a fierce debate, especially after the assassination of the Punjab governor, Salman Taseer, in 2011. More on «Crucial Reform of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Remains a Distant Dream»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Regional Legal Reference Resource on Protective Laws related to HIV, Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People in South Asia
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
This document is the result of a joint IDLO/UNDP initiative to promote an enabling legal environment and strengthen the legal response to HIV in South Asia. More on «Regional Legal Reference Resource on Protective Laws related to HIV, Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People in South Asia»
May 2012
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May 2012
Moving Forward with the Legal Empowerment of Women in Pakistan
Author: Anita M Weiss
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
After situating women’s legal rights in Pakistan, this Special Report reviews key features of recent legislation affecting women’s rights and explores the controversies surrounding this legislation. More on «Moving Forward with the Legal Empowerment of Women in Pakistan»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Women, Peace and Security
Publisher: EastWest Institute (EWI)
In April 2012 the Women's Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly of Pakistan convened the first ever official delegation of Pakistani women parliamentarians to visit Afghanistan. More on «Women, Peace and Security»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
The Jirga: Justice and Conflict Transformation
Author: Christian Dennys, Marjana
Publisher: Saferworld
This report looks at the Jirga, a traditional gathering of elders that resolves grievances by consensus, and the role it can play in conflict transformation and resolution in Pakistan. More on «The Jirga: Justice and Conflict Transformation»
May 2011
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May 2011
The Drone Wars and Pakistan’s Conflict Casualties, 2010
Author: Jacob Beswick
Publisher: Oxford Research Group (ORG)
The focus of this paper is on civilian deaths caused by drones within Pakistan as reported by eight non-governmental and news organizations. More on «The Drone Wars and Pakistan’s Conflict Casualties, 2010»
October 2010
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27 Oct 2010
India-US Relations
Author: K Alan Kronstadt, Paul K Kerr, Michael F Martin, Bruce Vaughn
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides information on the diplomatic relations between India and the US. More on «India-US Relations»
June 2010
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1 Jun 2010
Pakistan: Key Current Issues and Developments
Author: K Alan Kronstadt
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
A stable, democratic, prosperous Pakistan actively combating religious militancy is considered vital to US interests. More on «Pakistan: Key Current Issues and Developments»


