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¨ We are working together in pursuit of the common goal of a just and tolerant society, free from all forms of extremism, where citizens have confidence in public institutions and are secure in the enjoyment of their fundamental rights.
¨ To mobilize Parliamentarians for the protection of Human Rights thereby restoring confidence of people of Pakistan in parliament's ability to protect the rights of Pakistani citizens.
¨ To promote the strengthening of democratic institutions, at all levels, as the best guarantee of attainment of Human Rights.
¨ To hold the Government of Pakistan and the administration at all levels accountable for the protection of the rights of all citizens.
¨ To combat traditions, social practices and non-state actions which violate our shared understanding of Human Rights.
¨ To increase public awareness of Human Rights.
¨ To promote legislation that supports the attainment of the Human Rights guaranteed in the Constitution of Pakistan and international Human Rights instruments.
¨ To promote effective and timely means for resolving individual as well as collective complaints pertaining to Human Rights violations.
¨ To ensure that Pakistan complies with its obligations under international Human Rights instruments to which it is a signatory.
¨ To act as a focal point for Human Rights activities within the Parliament for the organizations working outside it e.g. NGO's and other civil society organizations, active at all levels of Pakistani society. |

