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Know Your Right’s

Learn how to protect yourself & your Family

Empowerment through Awareness, Protection through Law

Knowledge is not only power — it is the foundation of justice. Every citizen of Pakistan has the right to live with dignity, equality, and safety. Through this section, YPEOP aims to educate individuals — especially women, youth, and vulnerable communities — about their legal rights, the laws that protect them, and the resources available to seek justice. Your voice matters. Your safety matters. And above all, your rights matter.

1. Workplace Harassment

i. First Understanding Your Right
Every working individual has the absolute right to perform their duties in a safe, respectful, and dignified environment. Harassment — whether verbal, physical, psychological, or online — is a serious violation of your personal and professional rights.

ii. Legal Protection
The Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 provides a complete legal framework to ensure that no one is subjected to inappropriate conduct, intimidation, or discrimination in professional spaces.
Under this Act:

  • Every organisation is required to form an Internal Inquiry Committee.
  • The Committee must include both male and female members to ensure fairness.
  • Complaints must be dealt with in confidentiality and without retaliation.

If You Experience Harassment

Follow These Steps:-

  • Document everything — date, time, place, and any witnesses.​
  • Immediately file a written complaint to your organisation’s Inquiry Committee.​
  • If your organisation fails to take action, you can directly approach the Ombudsperson Office in your province.
  • You are protected by law from being fired or victimised for speaking up.

HOTLINE: 1-111-111-1111

Helplines & Support Federal Ombudsperson: 1055, Human Rights Helpline: 1099
Remember: Silence protects the abuser. Reporting protects others and creates change.

2. Cybercrime Awareness

Understanding Your Right

In the digital era, your online presence is an extension of your identity. Harassment, blackmail, hacking, or digital stalking are not private issues — they are criminal offences under Pakistani law.
Legal Protection: The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 safeguards citizens against online crimes. Under this law, offences include:

Online Harassment

Unauthorized access to data or social media accounts

Data Theft

Unauthorized access to data or social media accounts

Blackmail & Stalking

Unauthorized access to data or social media accounts

Report A Case

If You Are Targeted

Follow These Steps:-

  • Do not delete any evidence. Take screenshots, save messages, and secure all proof.
  • Report the case to the FIA Cybercrime Wing via their helpline (9911) or online portal.
  • You can also visit your nearest FIA office to submit a written complaint.
  • Avoid direct confrontation with the offender or paying ransom.

Helplines & Resources
FIA Cybercrime Helpline: 9911
Online Portal: https://complaint.
fia.gov.pk

Message: You own your digital identity — do not allow anyone to misuse or manipulate it.

3. Domestic Violence

Understanding Your Right

Home should be a place of comfort and security — never of fear. Domestic violence includes physical abuse, emotional torture, verbal assault, financial control, and coercive behaviour. No one — spouse, parent, or relative — has the right to harm or control another person. Legal Protection: The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 safeguards citizens against online crimes. Under this law, offences include:

Safety

The Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act, 2016

Education

The Sindh Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2013

Legal Help

The Balochistan Domestic Violence Act, 2014 These laws ensure protection orders, restraining orders, and legal assistance for survivors.

Call Help Line 1099 Now

If You Are Face Abuse

Follow These Steps:-

  • Contact on Helpline or Police Emergency No immediately.
  • Approach local Women Protection Centers or Shelter Homes for immediate safety.
  • File a case through a Protection Officer in your district to obtain a legal restraining order.
  • You have the right to legal aid and psychological counseling.

Helplines: 1099
Police Emergency No: 15

Remember: Love never demands silence. If someone hurts you, they are breaking the law — not showing care.

4. Child Protection

Understanding Your Right

Every child is born with the right to safety, education, health, and love. No child deserves exploitation, neglect, or abuse. Legal Protection: Pakistan enforces several key child protection laws:

Laws

Child Protection (Criminal Laws Amendment) Act, 2016

Child Protection

The Punjab Destitute and Neglected Children Act, 2004

Employment of Children Act

The Employment of Children Act, 1991 These laws strictly prohibit child labour, trafficking, and abuse — both physical and emotional.

Call Help Line 1099 Now

If You Witness Abuse

Follow These Steps:-

  • Report immediately to the Child Protection Bureau (1121).
  • Call the Human Rights Helpline (1099) or the Police (15).
  • Provide as much detail as possible — child’s age, location, and nature of abuse.
  • You have the right to take legal action.

Helplines: 1121, 1099
Police Emergency No: 15

Never ignore a child in distress. Your single call could save a lifetime of suffering.

5. Right to Education

Understanding Your Right

Education is not a privilege — it is a constitutional right. Every child aged 5 to 16 years in Pakistan must have access to free and compulsory education under Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan. Legal Protection: Schools cannot refuse admission based on gender, religion, caste, or financial background. The government must ensure that all children, especially girls, have access to schools and learning materials. If Education Is Denied

Message: A literate child is a protected child. Education opens every door that ignorance closes.

If Education Is Denied

Follow These Steps:-

  • File a complaint with the District Education Officer or Education Department.
  • Report discrimination to the Human Rights Commission or Ministry of Education.
  • Seek support from educational NGOs and legal aid organisations.
  • You have the right to take legal action.

Helplines: 1121, 1099
Police Emergency No: 15

Message: A literate child is a protected child. Education opens every door that ignorance closes.

6. Youth & Employment Rights

Understanding Your Right

Youth are the builders of tomorrow’s Pakistan. Every young person deserves fair employment, safe working conditions, and equal opportunities. Legal Protection:

Employment of Children

Employment of Children Act, 1991 — prohibits child labour under the age of 14.

Safety

Factories Act, 1934 — ensures safe and hygienic working environments.

Fairness

Minimum Wages Ordinance, 1961 — guarantees fair and timely payment for all workers.

If You Face Unfair Treatment

Follow These Steps:-

  • Report to your Provincial Labour Department.
  • Keep written records of unpaid wages, exploitation, or workplace abuse.
  • Avoid signing contracts without understanding your rights.
  • You have the right to take legal action.

Helplines: 1121, 1099
Police Emergency No: 15

Remember: No one has the right to exploit your energy or silence your voice. You are a contributor to the nation’s growth — not a victim of its neglect.

7. Gender Equality in Law

Understanding Your Right

Equality is the foundation of justice. Under Article 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan, all citizens are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection. Key Protections:

Equal Opportunities for All

Equal access to education, employment, and political participation

Safety and Dignity for All

Protection from gender-based violence and harassment.

Fair Pay and Equal Rights

Equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender.

If Your Rights Are Violated

Follow These Steps:-

  • File a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan or the Provincial Ombudsperson Office.
  • Approach women’s rights organisations for advocacy and legal aid.
  • Use the power of documentation and media to raise your voice responsibly.
  • You have the right to take legal action.

Helplines: 1121, 1099
Police Emergency No: 15

Message: Equality is not a demand — it is your constitutional inheritance. Stand for it with pride.

Final Statement

Awareness is the strongest weapon against injustice. Knowing your rights transforms fear into confidence, and silence into power. No one can take away what you fully understand belongs to you.