Press releases
On the International Human Rights Day CLAAS condemns the abuse of the Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan and calls for change On the commemoration of International Human Rights day Nasir Saeed, CLAAS UK Coordinator, expressed his concern about the violation of the human rights of religious minorities in Pakistan.
Furthermore, Saeed urged the Government of Pakistan to make serious efforts to improve the situation. The religious minorities in Pakistan, he said, are often targets of persecution and little is being done to protect them.
CLAAS condemns violence against women and young girls from minority groups in Pakistan On the 25th of November 2008, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, CLAAS spoke to various national UK press representatives about the violence endured by women in Pakistan. It also challenged the Pakistani government to take immediate action for protecting the rights of young girls and women, especially from minority groups.