The Ministry of Human Rights, government of Pakistan in collaboration with Asia Foundation arranged a 3-day training of trainers (ToT) on "strengthening the capacity of government officials on human rights" at a local hotel. The training was part of the Action Plan for Human Rights approved by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Thirty-five officers from Punjab Government participated in it. In the training, different themes of human rights including civil, political, and economic, women, children, minorities, disabled and cultural rights were discussed in the meeting. The participants took keen interest in the proceedings both in learning and delivery context. They participated through group participation, role play and individual questions. Amjad Nazir, Executive Director, Institute of Development & Research and Corresponding capabilities Islamabad served as the lead trainer.