Obun2’s Legal Internship Programme: July–August 2024
In July and August 2025, Obun2 offered a law-focused internship programme for university students from Roots IVY and Fatima Jinnah University. Five students successfully completed the programme: Ayan Rafiq, Shehana Mohammad, Memuna Mohammad, and Muqadas Jameel from Roots IVY, and
Obun2 Launches ‘Child Nexus Pakistan’ to Strengthen Child Rights Monitoring
In an important development towards enhancing evidence-based policy and advocacy for children in Pakistan, Obun2, in partnership with the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), has developed a comprehensive dataset on child rights across the country. This initiative responds
Proposed Legislation Aims to Criminalise Child Domestic Work
In February 2025, Obun2 submitted a legislative proposal titled The Sindh Criminal Law Amendment (Prohibition of Child Labour in Domestic Work) Bill, 2025 to the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The proposed bill addresses the widespread yet often invisible issue
Policy Paper: Islamabad Child Protection Restraint Act, 2025
The policy paper issued by Obun2 analyzes the newly enacted Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025, which sets 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for all genders. It highlights the Act’s progressive legal reforms, such
Obun2 Launches Report on The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Pakistan
Obun2, a research-based organisation working on child rights and human rights, has launched a comprehensive report titled “The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Pakistan.” The report was officially unveiled on 22 June 2025 in Karachi during a two-day
Obun2 Campaign on World Day Against Child Labour
On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, Obun2 launched a powerful nationwide digital campaign on 12 June 2025 to highlight the harsh realities faced by millions of children in Pakistan who are trapped in child labour. Using a
Obun2 Submits Proposed Amendment to Gilgit-Baltistan Compulsory Education Act, 2020
Obun2 has drafted and submitted the Gilgit-Baltistan Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the Secretary of the Gilgit-Baltistan School Education Department in June 2025. This proposed legislative amendment aims to address a critical legal gap in the Gilgit-Baltistan Compulsory Education
SHRC Annual Report 2023–2024
Obun2 is pleased to have prepared the Annual Report 2023–2024 for the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Sindh Protection of Human Rights Act, 2011, with the mandate to promote, protect, and
NCRC Launches Pakistan’s First-Ever State of Children Report
The National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) officially released its first-ever the State of Children in Pakistan Report 2024 during a ceremony held in Islamabad on 30 April 2025. The launch marked a significant milestone in the
Strategic Framework to Combat Bonded Labour and Human Trafficking in Sindh
Obun2 is proud to have developed the Strategic Framework (2025–2027) for the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) to address bonded labour and human trafficking in the province (DRAFT). This document was prepared following a consultative process and reflects a forward-thinking
Judicial Training on Human Rights
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), in collaboration with the Sindh Judicial Academy (SJA) and with the technical and financial support of Obun2 and Terre des Hommes (TDH), organised a two-day capacity-building programme for 60 district-level judges from Sindh in
Child Labour Monitoring Framework
Search for Justice (SFJ) developed the Child Labour Monitoring Framework for Better Cotton Implementing Partners in Pakistan. The framework was authored by Qindeel Shujaat, Executive Director of Obun2, and Zoha Faiz, Research Data Analyst, Obun2 and is designed to enhance
Consultation on Bonded Labour and Child Domestic Labour
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), in collaboration with Obun2, organised a high-level consultation in Karachi on 21 August 2024 to critically assess the implementation and effectiveness of the Sindh Bonded Labor System (Abolition) Act, 2015 and address the growing
Obun2 and NCRC Launch the ‘State of Children in Pakistan’ Portal
Obun2, a research and advocacy organisation dedicated to advancing child rights and justice in Pakistan, in collaboration with the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), has developed and launched the country’s first-ever digital knowledge platform on children —
NCRC signed a Letter of Agreement with Obun2
In March 2024, NCRC signed a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Obun2, marking a significant step toward strengthening evidence-based collaboration on advancing child rights in Pakistan. Through this agreement, both institutions committed to working closely on research, policy analysis, and
Situation Analysis on Child Online Protection in Pakistan
The National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) launched the Situational Analysis of Child Online Protection in Pakistan during a high-level event held at Telenor Headquarters on 20 Feb 2024. This comprehensive report explores the rapidly evolving digital
Strategic Roadmap for Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE)
The Executive Director of Obun2, Qindeel Shujaat developed Strategic Roadmap for the Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE). This roadmap, developed under the EOL-funded National Coalition Project (Phase 2) with the support of PCE and SAQI leadership, provides a comprehensive framework
Obun2 and SHRC Launched SOHRIS
On 9 December 2023, to mark International Human Rights Day, the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), in collaboration with Obun2, officially launched Sohris.com, the first-ever digital platform dedicated to human rights in Sindh. Mr. Qindeel Shujaat, Executive Director of Obun2, introduced
Situation Analysis of Child Labour in Punjab
In December 2023, Search for Justice and the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) jointly released a comprehensive Situation Analysis on Child Labour in Punjab with the support of Kindernothlife (KNH). Authored by Qindeel Shujaat, Executive Director of Obun2, the
Obun2 Developed Guidelines for Complaint Handling
Obun2 prepared guidelines for the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), aimed at strengthening and systematising the Commission’s complaint handling process. These SOPs provide a structured, rights-based framework for receiving, assessing, inquiring into, and resolving complaints of human rights violations within
SHRC Adopted Strategic Plan 2023–2027
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has officially approved its updated Strategic Plan 2023–2027, a comprehensive roadmap that sets out the institution’s priorities and actions for advancing human rights in Sindh over a four-year period. This revised strategy reflects SHRC’s
Obun2 presents Pakistan’s First Comprehensive School Directory: Schoolvisor
In May 2023, Obun2 proudly launched Schoolvisor.org, a first-of-its-kind digital platform offering an extensive and accessible directory of schools across Pakistan. Developed over the course of more than a year, Schoolvisor aims to empower parents, students, and educators with reliable,