The Right Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-right The Right is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. The CHR is a dedicated centre for human rights research, awareness, and capacity building. It focuses on the intersection between international human rights obligations and the domestic Constitutional and legal framework. © 2025 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 99b0f05b-64b9-5f29-a611-9a0e93bcf84c no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:36:31 +0500 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:17:21 +0500 http://rsilpak.org https://img.transistor.fm/XbbdmeUT6xUkigdKzmrP8gylOGUBPn_vqesorDTnk0Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4NTM3LzE2MTU1/NTk4NzgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Right http://rsilpak.org episodic Centre for Human Rights, RSIL The Right is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. The CHR is a dedicated centre for human rights research, awareness, and capacity building. It focuses on the intersection between international human rights obligations and the domestic Constitutional and legal framework. The Right is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. human rights, law, pakistan Research Society of International Law (RSIL) No No Islamabad Police Against Anti-Trans Violence 8 8 Islamabad Police Against Anti-Trans Violence full 5c83a43b-939f-4c06-9d8f-3d32769355fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b6749b6 In this episode, our host Iqra Bano Sohail (Junior Research Associate, RSIL) discusses the role of #police in minimizing violence against #transgenders in #Pakistan with our guest Beenish Fatima (ASP, Islamabad Police).

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]]> In this episode, our host Iqra Bano Sohail (Junior Research Associate, RSIL) discusses the role of #police in minimizing violence against #transgenders in #Pakistan with our guest Beenish Fatima (ASP, Islamabad Police).

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]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:03:00 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 816 Transgenders in Pakistan are often disowned by their families and live together in communities, usually led by a guru. Transgenders in Pakistan are often disowned by their families and live together in communities, usually led by a guru. Trans, Pakistan, Violence No Future of Media Regulation in Pakistan 7 7 Future of Media Regulation in Pakistan full 3c34fb40-aae6-41e9-8fe4-439962840a65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f874937 In this episode, Ayesha Mushtaq (Communications Associate, RSIL) discusses the implications of Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PMDA), media freedom, and digital inclusion with our guest Usama Khilji (Digital Rights Expert).

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]]> In this episode, Ayesha Mushtaq (Communications Associate, RSIL) discusses the implications of Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PMDA), media freedom, and digital inclusion with our guest Usama Khilji (Digital Rights Expert).

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]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:54:35 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 2509 Should media be regulated by a single body? Should media be regulated by a single body? Digital Media, Media Freedom, Media Regulation No Women Bridging Gaps Between Police and Community in Pakistan 6 6 Women Bridging Gaps Between Police and Community in Pakistan full 0b1acefc-a7aa-4d08-8714-4566457e3698 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8c2b810 In Pakistan, women make up only 1.8% of the country's police force.

In this episode Minahil Khan, Senior Research Fellow at RSIL, and Amna Baig, ASP - Islamabad Police (Pakistan), discuss ameliorating police's image in Pakistan.

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]]> In Pakistan, women make up only 1.8% of the country's police force.

In this episode Minahil Khan, Senior Research Fellow at RSIL, and Amna Baig, ASP - Islamabad Police (Pakistan), discuss ameliorating police's image in Pakistan.

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]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:41:11 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 1620 Minahil Khan and Amna Baig discuss how can women improve access to police in Pakistan. Minahil Khan and Amna Baig discuss how can women improve access to police in Pakistan. Pakistan Police, harassment, women, Islamabad police, crime No Living on the Margins: Street Children in Pakistan 5 5 Living on the Margins: Street Children in Pakistan full db27eb22-0913-41e0-9db7-97a040a64052 https://share.transistor.fm/s/495d3013 There are some rights that children deserve irrespective of who they are and where they come from.

In this Minahil Khan, Senior Research Fellow at RSIL, and Madeeha Ansari, Founder of Cities of Children, discuss the state of street children in Pakistan.

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]]> There are some rights that children deserve irrespective of who they are and where they come from.

In this Minahil Khan, Senior Research Fellow at RSIL, and Madeeha Ansari, Founder of Cities of Children, discuss the state of street children in Pakistan.

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]]> Sat, 08 May 2021 18:49:28 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 2645 Minahil Khan and Madeeha Ansari discuss the state of street children in Pakistan Minahil Khan and Madeeha Ansari discuss the state of street children in Pakistan street children, pakistan, youth, children rights No Can women power the Pakistani economy? 4 4 Can women power the Pakistani economy? full fac711de-c182-41a1-9dce-ee28cb564472 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ace61e2 Pakistan can raise its GDP by 30 per cent by decreasing the gender gap, reports International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In this episode, our host Fer Ghanaa Ansari Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law discusses the inequality in opportunities and the existing barriers in Pakistan against women's economic empowerment with our guest Komal Shakeel, an Economic Policy and Development Consultant.

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]]> Pakistan can raise its GDP by 30 per cent by decreasing the gender gap, reports International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In this episode, our host Fer Ghanaa Ansari Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law discusses the inequality in opportunities and the existing barriers in Pakistan against women's economic empowerment with our guest Komal Shakeel, an Economic Policy and Development Consultant.

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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:24:53 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 3088 Fer Ghanaa Ansari and Komal Shakeel discuss the inequality in opportunities and the existing barriers in Pakistan against women's economic empowerment. Fer Ghanaa Ansari and Komal Shakeel discuss the inequality in opportunities and the existing barriers in Pakistan against women's economic empowerment. women empowerment, pakistan, economy No Has Pakistan's COVID Response been a Failure? 3 3 Has Pakistan's COVID Response been a Failure? full ef6ebf62-6790-455c-bcda-bb1835ad83bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/db1a62fb How did Pakistan – that doesn't have the 'right to health' in its constitution – face the Covid crisis? What are the planned health programs in Government's pipelines? Usman Mushtaq, an advisor to the Ministry Of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (Pakistan) shares insights with us in the second episode of our podcast 'The Right'.

The Rights Podcast Series explores issues related to human rights in Pakistan. It is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) is a dedicated Centre conducting research on international and domestic human rights issues, raising awareness and building State capacity in Pakistan.

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]]> How did Pakistan – that doesn't have the 'right to health' in its constitution – face the Covid crisis? What are the planned health programs in Government's pipelines? Usman Mushtaq, an advisor to the Ministry Of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (Pakistan) shares insights with us in the second episode of our podcast 'The Right'.

The Rights Podcast Series explores issues related to human rights in Pakistan. It is an initiative of the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) is a dedicated Centre conducting research on international and domestic human rights issues, raising awareness and building State capacity in Pakistan.

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]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 2767 Usman Mushtaq shares his insights on Pakistan's COVID Response Usman Mushtaq shares his insights on Pakistan's COVID Response covid-19, covid, Pakistan, health security No Transgender Rights, Equal Opportunities, and Ground Realities 2 2 Transgender Rights, Equal Opportunities, and Ground Realities full b1c719e5-37e1-4f5c-a8f9-a4bcc6dc2d06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f449f83b In this episode, Zoha Shahid, Senior Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Aisha Mughal, who is a Transgender Rights Expert and a UNDP Consultant to the Ministry of Human Rights in Pakistan, to discuss transgender issues, government’s move towards inclusion, and laws protecting the transgender community in Pakistan.


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]]> In this episode, Zoha Shahid, Senior Research Associate at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Aisha Mughal, who is a Transgender Rights Expert and a UNDP Consultant to the Ministry of Human Rights in Pakistan, to discuss transgender issues, government’s move towards inclusion, and laws protecting the transgender community in Pakistan.


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]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 2471 A discussion on issues faced by the transgender community in Pakistan A discussion on issues faced by the transgender community in Pakistan transgender issues, transgender community, pakistan, transgender pakistan No Introducing the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at RSIL 1 1 Introducing the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at RSIL full 3b58ffe8-28f3-4a52-bcc4-b59e56a155ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e529917 Oves Anwar (Director, RSIL) sits down with Minahil Khan (Senior Research Fellow, RSIL) and Zoha Shahid (Senior Research Associate, RSIL) to discuss the focus areas of the Centre in-depth and its current and upcoming projects.


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]]> Oves Anwar (Director, RSIL) sits down with Minahil Khan (Senior Research Fellow, RSIL) and Zoha Shahid (Senior Research Associate, RSIL) to discuss the focus areas of the Centre in-depth and its current and upcoming projects.


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]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0500 Centre for Human Rights, RSIL Centre for Human Rights, RSIL 2356 Oves Anwar, Minahil Khan and Zoha Shahid discuss the focus areas of CHR in-depth and its current and upcoming projects. Oves Anwar, Minahil Khan and Zoha Shahid discuss the focus areas of CHR in-depth and its current and upcoming projects. law, human rights, women rights, gender rights No