Flood in Pakistan

PAKISTAN: Civil society describes Sindh’s floods as ‘man made’

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following statement from Sindh Peoples Commission on Disaster Prevention and Management (SPCDPM). Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong A Statement from Sindh Peoples Commission on Disaster Prevention and Management (SPCDPM) forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission Islamabad: Sept 21, 2011: The recent spell of heavy […]

PAKISTAN: The AHRC appeals to the international community and humanitarian organizations to assist the flood victims before another catastrophe occurs

The Asian Human Rights Commission urges the world community and the international donors to help the more than eight million flood affected people from Sindh province who are under severe threat from widespread disease. The flooding has affected 22 out of the 23 districts in Sindh. The affected people need life-saving help. The flood waters […]

PAKISTAN: Devastating floods and the criminal negligence of the authorities

What plans are underway to deal with the aftermath of this year’s flood?   Baseer Naveed with Stewart Sloan Ongoing flooding due to monsoon rains has inundated the entirety of the Sindh province causing billions of Rupees in damage and the loss of crops alone is estimated to be Rs. 5.6 billion. The people in […]

PAKISTAN: One year after the floods-women continue their struggle to rebuild their lives & livelihoods

FOR PUBLICATION  AHRC-ART-046-2011  August 24, 2011 An Article by the Asian Human Rights Commission PAKISTAN: One year after the floods-women continue their struggle to rebuild their lives & livelihoods By Bushra Khaliq  One year ago during the months of July and August the floodwaters that ravaged the southern parts of Pakistan have long receded. Though […]

PAKISTAN: Alarming increase in hunger and violence in flood hit areas, ActionAid Pakistan

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from ActionAid Pakistan. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from ActionAid Pakistan forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Islamabad: Saturday, Jan 29, 2011. International anti poverty agency ActionAid has raised concerns about […]

PAKISTAN: HRCP finds gaps in response in flood-hit areas

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following statement from Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Statement from Human Rights Commission of Pakistan forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission PAKISTAN: HRCP finds gaps in response in flood-hit areas Lahore, September 23: A team of the […]