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Solving the corruption challenge: The key may lie with the citizens.

In a recent conversation with a senior police officer, a close collaborator, and a friend of Accountability Lab, I encountered an intriguing perspective on corruption within law enforcement—one that challenges the conventional narrative. This thought piece reflects on that conversation and explores the simple yet ignored dynamics between citizens and law enforcement officials, shedding light on how citizens may inadvertently become enablers of corruption.

By |2024-09-13T18:09:15+05:00September 13, 2024|Learning, Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Learning from Global Experiences to Advance SDG 16 in Pakistan

Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) emphasizes promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, ensuring access to justice for all, and building accountable and effective institutions. SDG 16 is integral to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aiming to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build [...]

By |2024-08-30T13:06:11+05:00August 30, 2024|Home Blog, Latest news page, Peace, Peace Building, Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Six Lessons on Enhancing Women’s Representation in Pakistan’s Justice System: Critical Reflections and Challenges

The underrepresentation of women in Pakistan's legal and justice systems is a significant impediment to societal equity and progress. This issue was brought into sharp focus during a recent orientation session organized by UN Women for the Gender Parity Project, to which Accountability Lab Pakistan is an implementing partner. The [...]

By |2024-07-29T17:58:22+05:00July 29, 2024|Diversity and Inclusion, Gender, Home Blog, Latest news page, Thought Leadership, Women Empowerment|0 Comments
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Climate Change and Mental Health: Impending Despair

The relentless force of climate change has made the planet undergo a tragic transformation. The visible wounds of rising temperatures and environmental destruction are not the only things demanding human attention. There is a devastating toll quietly dismantling in the shadows, affecting the mental health of both humans and animals. It is no surprise that with extreme weather changes and a rise in pollution, climate change negatively influences human behavior.

By |2023-08-22T11:54:53+05:00August 22, 2023|Climate Change, Impact & Learning, Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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A discussion with Climate Change Expert, Dr. Khalid Mahmood Shafi

Dr. Khalid Mahmood Shafi is an academician and a practitioner with over thirty years of assorted experience. Dr. Khalid has a diverse academic background in social sciences, having attained a Master's degree in Strategic Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, and International Relations. Additionally, he holds an MPhil and PhD degree in Peace and Conflict Studies with an interest in Global Climate Crisis; has been educating students at the university level. Dr. Khalid in a leadership role has served in the field where in addition to actively countering terrorism, he carried a passion to contribute to people-centric sustainable development and addressing environmental concerns. His publications in national and international journals are based on diverse topics of Policy reforms, Climate Change, Human Security, Civil Society, Air Pollution, COVID-19, UN, Peacebuilding and Non-Traditional Security Threats. He has also served in the United Nations. Dr. Khalid has authored two books titled "The Climate and COVID-19: Global Challenges and Responses" and "Now or Never: Realizing Global Green Regime."

By |2023-07-26T10:26:35+05:00July 26, 2023|Home Blog, Impact & Learning, Learning, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Humans for Sale: Modern-Day Slavery

There is a general disillusionment among the people about the future of the country and the grass being greener on the other side. Such misconceptions make them willing to invest all their savings, fall into debt, and risk their lives to escape the country.

By |2023-07-06T15:39:10+05:00July 6, 2023|Impact & Learning, Learning, Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Women and Public Spaces in Pakistan

Pakistan has one of the lowest women labor force participation in South Asia, primarily due to the fact that women’s careers, professional growth, creative expression, and mobility are constrained due to the prevalence of patriarchal norms. Historically, Pakistan has always been a male-chauvinistic society, but with changing times and increasing participation of women in the workforce, public spaces need to become much more accessible and safer for women.

By |2023-07-04T15:24:31+05:00July 4, 2023|Gender, Impact & Learning, Learning, Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Pakistan’s Emerging Leadership Initiative

Pakistan is the Fifth-largest youth country in the world, with 60 percent of youth under 30. According to a study by the Pakistan Institute of Economic Development (PIDE), 31 percent of youth is unemployed. Currently, the youth of Pakistan is facing significant challenges like a lack of opportunities, limited career counseling options, mental health issues, and flaws in the educational system. These rising challenges have created frustration and stress among the youth, which can be seen as a lack of acceptance, resentment, and hostility in their behavior and on social media platforms (...)

By |2023-05-29T17:03:40+05:00May 29, 2023|Entrepreneurship, Home Blog, Impact & Learning, Learning, Peace Building, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized, Youth & Education|0 Comments
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Youth Peace Incubation Program – An inspiring journey of emerging leaders

For many years in Pakistan, the voices of our youth expressing their concerns about their due rights have remained unheard. The majority of them did not get an adequate platform due to inefficient governments and a lack of the rule of law. In addition, the Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index ranks Pakistan 140 out of 180 countries, citing corruption and the absence of accountability as two significant indicators of poor governance; these factors often result in chaos, instability, and other challenges for the state and its citizens (...)

By |2023-05-26T15:13:59+05:00May 26, 2023|Entrepreneurship, Home Blog, Impact & Learning, Learning, Peace Building, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized, Youth & Education|0 Comments
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Breaking the Mold: Restoring Citizens’ Trust in Police

The Police department is one of the front-line government agencies that engage with citizens in the most challenging environments to ensure the rule of law. Whether it is in times of conflict or peace, law enforcement officials play a crucial role in humanitarian consequences due to their responsibilities, such as maintaining public order and security, preventing and detecting crimes, and providing assistance to the general public. The powers they have been granted, such as arrest and detention, search and seizure, and the use of force can significantly influence the fate of those affected by such situations (...)

By |2023-08-22T16:42:56+05:00March 31, 2023|Home Blog, Impact & Learning, Latest news page, Learning, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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