Are people aware of their fundamental rights? Awareness building workshop on fundamental rights

An informative workshop was organized by the team of Talitha Koomi Welfare Society at United Christian Church F.C. College Colony Gulberg-III, Lahore. The seminar’s topic was Fundamental Rights. About 40 women participated in this activity. The objective of the workshop are

a) To explain the meaning of rights and duties and importance in our day to day life;

b) To assess the importance of Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution of Pakistan

c) To understand the process of seeking justice through constitutional means in case of violation of Fundamental Rights

The Fundamental Rights

These are the basic human rights of all citizens, defined in the Constitution Pakistan. These are applicable irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed, or gender. They are enforceable by the courts, subject to specific restrictions. Following are some of the important rights of the citizens of Pakistan in accordance with the Constitution which were explained with cases study.

1. Right to Equality

2. Right to freedom

a. Freedom of speech and expression

b. Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms

c. Freedom to form Associations and Unions

d. Freedom to move freely

e. Freedom to reside and settle in any part Pakistan

f. Freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business

3. Right against exploitation

4. Right to freedom of religion

5. Cultural and Educational Rights

6. Right to Constitutional Remedies

7. Right to Education (RTE)

All participants enthusiastically participated in the workshop. Students asked many questions about their rights, freedom of privacy etc.

Women discussed various issues about which they do not have information before this seminar. They learned about their legal rights in their homes and society. At the end they appreciated Talitha Koomi’s effort to inform them about their rights of education,equality,justice,inheritance,marriage, and speech.

All Human Being are born free and equal in dignity and rights

Participants really enjoyed it and their views were positive about the information which was delivered by our team. Talitha Koomi is helping the common people by providing information about their rights in society. People should be aware of their legal and basic rights. Our purpose is to make a peaceful society in which everyone live peacefully.

We thank and appreciate Ms. Kiran Robin, who invited us to hold this workshop with her church group.