Lahore, Pakistan-:A high-level joint delegation of the Young Journalists Society International (YJSI) and the International Society for Peace Welfare and Human Rights (ISPWHR) Pakistan is currently on a mission to Punjab, Pakistan, to promote human rights and press freedom, said a statement issued by the Young Journalists Society International (YJSI) here.
It added the delegation, led by Abdul Qadus Gill, Sajjad Hashmi, Rana Tahir, Rao Abrar, Rana Yousaf, and Ghani Chaudhry, is comprised of prominent human rights activists and senior journalists. The delegation’s objective is to assess the human rights situation in Pakistan and amplify the voices of the press community facing challenges.
During their tour, the delegation is meeting with civil society, religious leaders, lawyers, and representatives of journalist organizations in various cities of Punjab. Key discussion points include press freedom, protection of journalists, human rights, and promoting interfaith harmony.
According to the statement , Abdul Qadus Gill and Sajjad Hashmi stated that a free press and fundamental human rights are the foundation of any democratic society, and their mission is to ensure the preservation of these values. Ghani Chaudhry added that the delegation aims to establish a network to respond promptly to human rights violations.
It noted that upon completion of the tour, the delegation will formulate a comprehensive charter of demands to be submitted to relevant authorities and international organizations to improve human rights and press freedom in Pakistan.
