2. BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS The NAP on BHR focuses on human rights, anti-discrimination, protection of labor rights in the informal economy, child labor, forced or bonded labor, access to remedy amongst other things. However, since the publication of the NAP the Ministry of Human Rights has yet to show progress on its implementation. PROGRESS ACHIEVED - NATIONAL COMMISSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS Various activities have been conducted by us to deal with issues of human rights effectively and conduct awareness campaigns on different issues external to the thematic areas discussed below. Some of these include: MINORITY RIGHTS In the past year, we have launched a report on the rights of sanitary workers who primarily belong to minority communities. 7 Based on nationwide consultations with minority leaders, we reported on the issue of discriminatory job advertisements. We took notice of the brutal murder of Mr. Priyantha Kumara – an act of religious violence based in the exploitation of blasphemy law in our country. Our Member from Punjab coordinated with the Head of the District Police of the area to ensure that individuals who took part in the incident are arrested and brought to justice.8 WOMEN RIGHTS The NCHR has resolved to continue its fight for women rights. In 2022, two women in Mirupurkhas District in Sindh were kidnapped and raped. The NCHR through its Member in Sindh took cognizance of the case and contacted concerned police officers to ensure that a report was filed. Continued updates were also requested from the police to ensure that justice is provided without delay to the victims.9 ASSESSMENT OF UPR RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Prisons Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Act, 2018, the Women in Distress and Detention Fund (Amendment) Act, 2018, ICT Child Protection Act, 2018, the Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018, Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act 2020, the Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Act, 2019. 'Unequal Citizens: Ending Systemic Discrimination Against Minorities' (nchr.gov.pk, 2022) <https://www.nchr.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Minority-Report-compressed.pdf>. 7 8 'Judicial/Legal Monitoring' (nchr.gov.pk) <https://www.nchr.gov.pk/judicial-investigative-monitoring/> 9 ‘Policy Making” (nchr.gov.pk <https://www.nchr.gov.pk/policymaking/> 3