From ratification to realization: Evaluating Pakistan’s commitment to UDHR and CEDAW principles

Abstract

The UDHR and CEDAW are the two conventions that have been implemented in Pakistan; it in itself is a crucial point where international human rights provisions meet with local norms of law, society, and culture. In spite of the fact that Pakistan ratified CEDAW in 1996 and signed UDHR in 1948, the power of the country to combine these structures with the legal framework and every routine of life is still limited by a mix of cultural, political, and economic issues. The paper reflects on the coverage of the new principles in UDHR and CEDAW in the Pakistan legal framework and outlines significant barriers and prospects of its amendment. In a study into relevant literature, legal documents, and historical background, the study assesses the level to which Pakistan has adhered to international human rights standards and offers any suggestions on how to improve the situation. Finally, in this paper, I will provide a detailed evaluation of the interaction of Pakistan with UDHR and CEDAW and suggest the means of a more positive involvement.