Empowering
Communities through
Targeted Initiatives and
Collaborative Efforts
Empowering Communities through Legal
Advocacy, Research, and Policy Reform since 2011
Dismantling Barriers and Building Bridges to a More Equitable Society
Legal Aid &
Advocacy
Our Legal Aid & Advocacy program provides pro bono legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals and communities. We contest cases for religious minorities, women, and labor rights, ensuring that their voices are heard in the fight for justice and equality.
Policy Reform &
Research
Our Legal Aid & Advocacy program provides pro bono legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals and communities. We contest cases for religious minorities, women, and labor rights, ensuring that their voices are heard in the fight for justi ce and equality.
Capacity Building &
Training
Our Legal Aid & Advocacy program provides pro bono legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals and communities. We contest cases for religious minorities, women, and labor rights, ensuring that their voices are heard in the fight for justice and equality.
Community Mobilization
& Awareness
Our Legal Aid & Advocacy program provides pro bono legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals and communities. We contest cases for religious minorities, women, and labor rights, ensuring that their voices are heard in the fight for justice and equality.
ADVISORY ROLES IN NOTABLE INITIATIVES
Advisory Network Member, ESRC Project on Hazardous Sanitation Labor in Bangladesh - December 2022 to June 2025
Our commitment to addressing hazardous sanitation labor extends beyond borders. In this noteworthy initiative, CLJ serves as an Advisory Network Member for the ESRC Project on Hazardous Sanitation Labor in Bangladesh, led by Lancaster University's esteemed Lecturer, Dr. Sally Cawood.
Here is a brief outline of our roles and contributions:
Crucial
Engagement:
We are actively engaged in this critical project, which delves into the challenging conditions of manual scavenging in Bangladesh. Our involvement underscores our dedication to promoting safer and more dignified working conditions for sanitation workers.
Feedback and
Accountability:
As Advisory Network Members, we play a pivotal role in offering valuable feedback and insights. We ensure accountability in the project's objectives and methodologies, contributing to the project's integrity and effectiveness.
Dissemination and
Application:
Our commitment extends beyond discussions; we actively participate in the dissemination of research findings. Our goal is to ensure that the knowledge and insights gained from this project are applied in practical ways that enhance the safety and employment conditions of sanitation workers in Bangladesh.
Through our advisory role in this initiative, we are steadfast in our mission to improve the lives and working conditions of sanitation workers, not only in Pakistan but also in neighboring regions. We believe in the power of collaborative efforts to effect meaningful change, and this project exemplifies our dedication to that cause.
Advisory Committee Member, Initiative for Sanitation Workers (ISW) - February 2021 – Present
As a dedicated member of the advisory committee for the Initiative for Sanitation Workers (ISW), a collaborative project involving the World Bank, International Labor Organization (ILO), World Health Organization (WHO), WaterAid, and SNV, our role extends far and wide.
Here's how we contribute to this vital initiative:
Advocating for
Rights:
Our primary goal within the ISW is to champion the rights of sanitation workers. We work tirelessly to ensure that these rights find a prominent place on government and civil society agendas.
Influencing Key
Sectors:
We actively seek to influence both, the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and labor sectors. Our advocacy efforts are aimed at creating positive changes that benefit sanitation workers and promote their health, safety, and dignity.
Addressing Knowledge
Gaps:
Within the ISW, we play a critical role in addressing knowledge gaps related to sanitation workers' issues. By contributing our insights and experiences from the Global South, we enhance the initiative's effectiveness and relevance.
As an advisory committee member, CLJ is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives and well-being of sanitation workers. We believe that collaboration on a global scale is the key to achieving lasting change, and our involvement in the ISW reflects our unwavering commitment to this cause.
Founding Member, Minority Women’s Forum (MWF), Lahore, Pakistan - October 2020 – Present
As one of the founding members of the Minority Women's Forum (MWF), we have embarked on a transformative journey dedicated to addressing the unique issues facing minority women and girls in Lahore, Pakistan, and beyond.
Here's an insight into our commitment and objectives:
A Unique
Network:
MWF stands as a pioneering network, led by minority women who understand and champion the issues that matter most to minority women and girls. Our mission is driven by a deep commitment to promoting their rights and well-being.
Collaborative
Approach:
Within MWF, we actively collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including civil society actors, human rights organizations, networks, activists, and media outlets. This collaborative spirit allows us to pool our resources, expertise, and voices for greater impact.
Filling Data and
Knowledge Gaps:
A fundamental aspect of our work within MWF is addressing the existing data and knowledge gaps related to minority women and girls. By conducting research, advocacy, and awareness campaigns, we aim to shed light on these issues and advocate for positive change.
Our involvement in MWF is a testament to our unwavering dedication to promoting the rights, dignity, and empowerment of minority women and girls. Together, as a united and determined forum, we strive to create a more inclusive and just society where the voices of minority women are heard and their rights are upheld.
Gendered Pathways to Prosperity
March 2023 to April 2024
This initiative has been supported by British Council that aims to identify and promote gender-responsive strategies for economic growth and prosperity, with a focus on empowering minority women and girls to access education, training, and employment opportunities.
Sanitation Workers’ Protection during COVID-19
March 2020 to April 2021
With the support of international organizations during the pandemic highlighted the essential role of sanitation workers, advocating for their recognition as frontline heroes by the Punjab Assembly.
Focus Group Discussions on Hate Speech and Forced Conversion
August 2022 to October 2022
With the support of the National Dialogue Forum, conducted FGDs with representatives of the Christian community in Punjab.
Gendered Pathways to Prosperity
March 2023 to April 2024
This initiative has been supported by British Council that aims to identify and promote gender-responsive strategies for economic growth and prosperity, with a focus on empowering minority women and girls to access education, training, and employment opportunities.
Sanitation Workers’ Protection during COVID-19
March 2020 to April 2021
With the support of international organizations during the pandemic highlighted the essential role of sanitation workers, advocating for their recognition as frontline heroes by the Punjab Assembly.
Focus Group Discussions on Hate Speech and Forced Conversion
August 2022 to October 2022
With the support of the National Dialogue Forum, conducted FGDs with representatives of the Christian community in Punjab.
Vote for Water
August 2021 to Ongoing
The ongoing “Vote for Water” campaign, initiated by CLJ’s Deputy Director Asif Aqeel in Lahore, Pakistan, raises awareness on clean water access. Supported by End Water Poverty, it encourages residents of minority areas to vote for candidates prioritizing this basic human right.
Sweepers Association Pakistan
March 2020 to April 2021
Launched this unique platform serving as a network for sanitation workers’ organizations across 25 districts in Pakistan that aims to mobilize and empower sanitation workers in Pakistan by fostering a sense of unity, promoting their rights, and advocating for improving working conditions.
Empowerment Workshops
August 2022 to October 2022
Workshops are conducted regularly, residential, and online, with a primary focus on empowering sanitation workers at both personal and professional levels.
Vote for Water
August 2021 to Ongoing
The ongoing “Vote for Water” campaign, initiated by CLJ’s Deputy Director Asif Aqeel in Lahore, Pakistan, raises awareness on clean water access. Supported by End Water Poverty, it encourages residents of minority areas to vote for candidates prioritizing this basic human right.
Sweepers Association Pakistan
March 2020 to April 2021
Launched this unique platform serving as a network for sanitation workers’ organizations across 25 districts in Pakistan that aims to mobilize and empower sanitation workers in Pakistan by fostering a sense of unity, promoting their rights, and advocating for improving working conditions.
Empowerment Workshops
August 2022 to October 2022
Workshops are conducted regularly, residential, and online, with a primary focus on empowering sanitation workers at both personal and professional levels.
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