Islamabad, 11 November 2026: The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, has formally launched the upgraded Human Rights Information Management System (HRIMS) to strengthen human rights monitoring and reporting in Pakistan.
The upgraded digital platform is aimed at helping Pakistan report on its international treaty obligations, improve monitoring mechanisms and support evidence-based policymaking.
The launch ceremony was attended by senior representatives of 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, described the launch as an important milestone in improving 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.
He thanked the European Union and UNDP Pakistan for their support and reiterated the government’s commitment to building a more transparent and accountable human rights system.
According to the Ministry, the platform was upgraded after a comprehensive nationwide needs assessment and detailed consultations with provincial stakeholders. The improved system now includes stronger digital infrastructure, standardised templates and simplified processes for collecting, managing and sharing data.
These upgrades are expected to 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 launch and termed HRIMS a practical contribution to 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, said the platform would help Pakistan assess its progress and improve compliance with international human rights reporting requirements.
“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.
The indicator-based platform, developed in line with international best practices, will bring together information from key sectors including health, education, law enforcement and justice.
The system will also support disaggregated data, including by location, gender, age and disability. This, officials said, would help institutions better understand people’s experiences and needs, and guide policy responses to areas where they are most required.
Dr Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan, underlined the importance of the system for 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 ceremony, Khaola Batool, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Human Rights, gave a demonstration of the platform’s main features. She highlighted how inputs from across the country would help develop a consolidated picture of human rights progress in Pakistan.
