Ross Mahtani

Recipient National Youth Award 2010 Govt of Pakistan, Member Minority Rights Committee @SHRC_official & Ex Member Executive Council @hrcp87
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[Pakistan Embassy US @PakinUSA]

The Embassy welcomed a group of Pakistani professionals currently in the U.S. under the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program, pursuing studies across various disciplines at leading American universities.

These fellows act as critical links between Pakistan and the United States, promoting people to people contacts and fostering lasting professional collaborations.

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

@KalbeAli Happy Diwali to all celebrating the festival

[Human Rights Commission of Pakistan @HRCP87]

The recent deaths of two sanitation workers in Faisalabad, as a result of inhaling noxious gases in a sewerage line, should serve as a harrowing reminder that those whose labour keeps cities moving, often risk their lives in hazardous working conditions.

Asif Masih and Shan Masih were among thousands of sanitation workers who are sent to clear underground sewerage lines that should not be cleared manually, given the risks.

HRCP demands that, as a first step, the government make it mandatory for noxious gas levels to be tested before sanitation workers enter sewerage lines. This should be followed by concerted investment in sewer-clearing machines to replace hazardous manual labour. Sanitation workers should be trained to use such machines to ensure that automation does not come at the expense of jobs.

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

Many congrats to MPA @anthonynaveed1 for well deserved nomination as deputy speaker of the Sindh Assembly. Thanks to PPP for taking this excellent step towards an inclusive and representative approach in the assembly

[CPDI Pakistan @cpdi_pakistan]

Pakistan is facing an alarming surge in diabetes cases. Obesity, sugar intake, and sedentary lifestyles are fueling it. Read the latest opinion penned by CPDI's @TheRazaAliS on diabetes and the gaps in the healthcare system published in @etribune.
https://t.co/deyrbkz4gt
#CPDIHealth #PublicHealthFirst 🇵🇰📈⚠️

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

Beautiful gesture by Chairman @BBhuttoZardari to show kindness and respect ❤️❤️

[Sen Aajiz Dhamrah @AajizDhamrah]

احترام اور ادب کی اعلی مثال چیئرمین @BBhuttoZardari خیرپور جلسے میں شرکت کے لئے اسٹیج پر جاتے ہوئے بزرگ سیاستدان سید قائم علی شاہ کو سہارا دیکر لے جارہے ہیں

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

Wishing all the best to @saveera_parkash running for election in KP. Truly an inspiration. Lets support #inclusive society

https://t.co/qMC02cpbBU

[The Friday Times @TFT_]

In the mission to save the nation's children and future from disease, women polio workers braved the harsh cold and snow in the Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir to administer the polio vaccine
#polio #Vaccine #PolioVaccine #AzadKashmir #neelumvalley

[United Nations @UN]

The ocean covers 70% of the Earth’s surface, is home to up to 80% of all life, and generates 50% of the oxygen we need.

From avoiding single-use plastics to participating in beach clean-ups, each of us can join the global movement to #SaveOurOcean.

https://t.co/QtPJbVXpcf

[United Nations @UN]

Leaving no one behind includes people living with disabilities.

The #GlobalGoals aim to shape an inclusive future for everyone, everywhere.

https://t.co/Ss4uMcXdcV via @UNDP

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

@sardarshah1 @BBhuttoZardari @AAliZardari @FaryalTalpurPk Many congratulations! Well deserved

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

@SharmaaKrishan @MehnazAkberAziz @DrJavariaPHTF @anthonynaveed1 @NilofarBkhtiar Please also convey thanks to @MehnazAkberAziz sahiba for her role to get rules of business notified in ICT for Hindu Marriage Act

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

Thankyou @itshasnainsyed for kind words and feedback

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

Picture taken at the conference on the occassion of the International Human Rights day by @HRCP87 and NCHR at Arts council Karachi. Human rights day will be incomplete without paying tribute to Asma Jehangir #HumanRightsDay #HRCP @MunizaeJahangir

[Ross Mahtani @RossMahtani]

Grateful to HRCP for inviting me to speak on human rights advocacy, my experience and insights in a session with civil society groups held at Hotel Regent Plaza Karachi

[Nilofar Bakhtiar @NilofarBkhtiar]

"Christian family laws in 🇵🇰 are more than 2 centuries old. They must be ammended according to Article 27 of our Constitution. Legislations for all minorities must be reviewed & implemented"
While addressing All-Parties Conference on Christian Personal Laws.
#16DaysOfActivism

[Mehnaz Akber Aziz @MehnazAkberAziz]

1860’s Christian family laws need to be amended .. We need unity in the Parliament regardless of majority and minority and a full commitment from Christian community to provide strong oversight for the change to happen. ⁦@RKionka⁩ ⁦@Scanlon_Leslie⁩ ⁦@CMShehbaz⁩

[Human Rights Commission of Pakistan @HRCP87]

Resolution of HRCP Council on the situation in Gaza

On concluding its biannual meeting, the governing council of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has passed a resolution expressing its deepest apprehension over the ceaseless violence in #Gaza. Israel’s determination to annihilate the civilian population in Gaza—without remorse and without accountability—is simply unacceptable. The fact that Israel has killed over 4,000 children, deliberately targeted hospitals and refugee camps, and imposed a siege that makes access to food, clean water, fuel and medical supplies virtually impossible, signals genocidal intent.

While Hamas’s taking of hostages contravenes international law, the international community must not be lulled into accepting false balances. The moral bankruptcy of the West, the lethargy of Muslim countries that claim to uphold the Palestinian cause, and the inability of the United Nations to assert itself are cause for immense concern for the way that this will shape the world in months to come.

HRCP’s Council calls for an immediate ceasefire and urges the international community to use this tragedy to devise and implement a sustained peace process that puts civilians and their rights ahead of military paradigms. HRCP also stands in solidarity with the hundreds of human rights defenders in the region who continue to monitor and document the situation at enormous risk to themselves.

#GazaCeasefireNOW

[United Nations @UN]

Right to life
Freedom
Justice

Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-negotiable.

#StandUp4HumanRights

[Human Rights Commission of Pakistan @HRCP87]

HRCP is deeply concerned to learn that ten students have been expelled from Karakoram International University in Gilgit for having allegedly 'disrupted' the academic environment after they took part in protests against tuition fee hikes. In doing so, they were exercising their right to peaceful assembly. The university's response was disproportionate and unjust and all these students should be reinstated. Moreover, the university administration must give their legitimate demands a fair hearing.