Prioritize data collection and record keeping through the use of mobile units
by NADRA and by the Election Commission taking greater steps to bring
more people into the electoral net.
Facilitate training programs for relevant organisations.
Effectively prohibit child labour in brick kilns.
Promote the role of civil society and non-profit organisations in addressing
the issue of bonded labour.
5. Ensure transparency in hiring of minorities.
The NCHR advises the Government of Pakistan to develop transparent and
equitable policies at all levels for hiring of individuals from minority communities.
Currently, no hiring policy is available publicly which has been published by the
federal or provincial governments which provides equitable standards to be
implemented when hiring individuals from minority communities. Such a policy will
guide recruitment in a transparent manner, ensuring that minority quotas are fulfilled
on an equitable basis. Government must also provide greater access to justice to
minority communities particularly with regards to employment and equal wages.
6. Religious and Ethnic Violence:
Ensure speedy investigation and justice: The NCHR advises the
Government to adopt effective SOPs and machinery in order to speedily
investigate incidents of religious and ethnic violence such as the use of geofencing, CCTV cameras etc. to gather effective evidence for prosecution.
Moreover, it advises the government to become a party to the prosecution
or to set up special prosecutors in such cases so as to assist courts in early
dispensation of justice. Government must ensure fast-track courts for cases
involving minority violence and blasphemy allegations to expedite justice
and deter potential mob justice.
Establishment of systems of accountability to facilitate and improve
investigation. The NCHR advises the Government to ensure that systems of
accountability at all levels are present when cases of violence against
religious, ethnic or sectarian are recorded. To this end, District Criminal
Justice Coordination Committees established under the Police Act may be
used to monitor cases and ensure that justice is achieved.
Strengthen capacity of law enforcement agencies: NCHR advises the
Government to establish specialized police units trained to deal with
minority violence and blasphemy cases. Moreover, the Government should
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