Pakistan launches Upgraded Digital-Platform to strengthen Human-Rights-Monitoring, Reporting Obligations
Islamabad – 11 November 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, officially launched the upgraded Human Rights Information Management System (HRIMS). The digital platform will support Pakistan’s reporting against its international treaty obligations, strengthen human rights monitoring, and drive evidence-based policymaking, says press note.
The event brought together senior representatives from federal and provincial governments, human rights commissions, civil society, human rights defenders, international development partners, and diplomatic missions.
Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, called the launch a significant milestone in strengthening coordination between federal and provincial institutions. “The true measure of our commitment to human rights lies not just in evidence-based laws and policies, but in their effective implementation and their impact on people’s lives,” he said. The Minister thanked the European Union and UNDP Pakistan for their support and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to a more transparent and accountable human rights system.
The platform was upgraded following a comprehensive nationwide needs assessment and extensive consultations with provincial stakeholders. It now offers stronger digital infrastructure, standardised templates, and more streamlined processes for collecting, managing and sharing data. Together, these improvements will support more consistent reporting and indicator-based tracking of Pakistan’s domestic and international human rights commitments.
Jeroen Willems, Head of Partnerships at the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, welcomed the HRIMS as a practical contribution to the EU-Pakistan cooperation on human rights. “Sustained action on human rights requires a clear understanding of progress over time. The HRIMS can provide a valuable basis for recognising achievements, setting priorities and following through on commitments, including under GSP+. Through the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, the EU is supporting Pakistan in translating these commitments into measurable action,” he said.
Abdul Khalique Shaikh, Secretary, MoHR, outlined how Pakistan will use the platform to assess its own progress. “The HRIMS will strengthen Pakistan’s capacity to meet its international human rights reporting obligations through data integration, evidence-based reporting and effective follow-up on international recommendations. This initiative marks an important shift towards digital human rights governance in Pakistan,” he said.
Drawing on international best practices, the indicator-driven platform will consolidate information from sectors including health, education, law enforcement and justice. By supporting the disaggregation of data, including by location, gender, age and disability, the system can help institutions develop a more detailed understanding of people’s experiences and needs and direct policy responses where they are most needed.
Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan, emphasized the system’s role in responsive policymaking. “Behind every data point is a person, a family or a community. By bringing this information together, the HRIMS can help institutions make decisions that respond to people’s needs and protect their rights. UNDP is committed to working with the Ministry and provincial line departments to strengthen the evidence that guides this work,” he said.
During the launch, Khaola Batool, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Human Rights, demonstrated the platform’s key features, highlighting how nationwide inputs will contribute to a consolidated picture of human rights progress.
