Shabnaz Wali

Researcher on migrant workers

Shabnaz Wali holds a Bachelor's degree in law from the University of Karachi and is certified in Comparative Public Policy Making from the University of Massachusetts. She has been elected as an Opposition Leader of Pildat Youth Parliament Pakistan and actively participated in student politics, advocacy, and community service. She has worked with different law firms and human rights organizations in Pakistan.

Articles

UN Expert Urges Algeria to Protect Human Rights Defenders for Lasting...

Algeria should safeguard human rights defenders to build on reforms made over the last four years, says UN expert Mary Lawlor.

Indonesia: Proposed military Law Amendments threaten rights

Indonesia expands military role in civilian gov, sparking fears of democratic backsliding and return of Suharto-era dual function doctrine.

US Health Funding Freeze Harms Low-Income Households

Title X funding freeze cuts vital reproductive care for millions, risking health equity, especially for low-income, rural, and minority communities.

ESG in Africa: Balancing Global Standards with Local Realities

Africa’s ESG landscape reveals a complex balance between global compliance and local development. Legal experts urge context-driven, African-led ESG strat...

Finance and Human Rights in 2025: Can Capital Stop Fueling Conflict?

Finance shapes human rights globally. In 2025, experts call for urgent reforms to stop capital from fueling conflict, inequality, and oppression.

UK Corporate Accountability in 2025: Progress on Human Rights or Just...

The UK’s 2025 corporate reforms boost ESG transparency, but lack of binding obligations raises concerns over human rights accountability abroad.

Human Rights in the Age of AI: Navigating Legal and Ethical Challenge...

AI in 2025 raises urgent human rights concerns. Legal and ethical safeguards are essential to protect privacy, equality, and dignity in a tech-driven worl...

How Are Child Abductions Fueling the Crisis in Mozambique’s Insurgenc...

Explore the surge in child abductions by insurgents in Mozambique, its impact on children’s rights, and urgent calls for protection and accountability.

Human-Centered Economy: A New Paradigm for Arab-African Business

CNDH President urges human-centered economy and rights-based development at Arab-African Business and Human Rights Forum, highlighting regional cooperatio...

Funding Shortfalls Deepen Human Suffering Amid Sudan’s Displacement C...

Aid cuts severely impact Sudan refugee response, leaving six in ten without shelter amid mass displacement and worsening humanitarian crisis. Urgent globa...

AI and Surveillance Are Reshaping Global Human Rights Protections Rap...

Explore how artificial intelligence and mass surveillance are challenging human rights frameworks worldwide, with real-world cases and tech-policy analysi...

LGBTQ+ Rights and Legal Protections in Emerging Democracies

Emerging democracies face backlash on LGBTQ+ rights as criminalization, violence, and nationalist pushback clash with activism, pride, and global legal pr...