Human-Rights-Advocacy:the-case-of-PTM.pptx

These are slides for presentation on Human Rights Advocacy and the case of PTM, and shed light on peaceful resistance of marginalized communities and their struggle for rule of law and basic rights.

1. Human Rights Advocacy: The Case of PTM This presentation shed light on the universal importance of human rights and how grassroots movements can make a difference and to explores the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a human rights advocacy group that uses peaceful means to address the challenges faced by the Pashtun people . - H.Afridi

2. The Human Rights Framework Definition : Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and entitlements that all people should enjoy, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . Significance Protecting human rights is crucial for creating a just, equitable, and peaceful society where everyone can thrive. Universality Human rights apply to all individuals regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, religion, or other factor.

3. The Power of Peaceful Advocacy Voice for the Voiceless : Human rights movements give a platform to marginalized communities to express their grievances and demand change. Influencing Policies: Such movements can lead to significant policy changes and reforms, especially when they gain international attention and support Global Impact : Human rights movements, when they get international attention encourage others oppressed communities to raise their voice. Some Movements with global impact : Black Lives Matter The Women Suffrage The Civil Rights Movement

4. The Pashtun Context 1 Historical Challenges The Pashtun region has a long history of political instability, conflict, and human rights abuses. 2 Formation of PTM PTM was founded as a grassroots movement to address the systematic human rights violations faced by the Pashtun people. 3 Non-Political Stance PTM's focus is solely on human rights, not on political agendas, in order to maintain objectivity and credibility.

5. Key Human Rights Issues & demands Truth & Reconciliation Establish an independent Truth Commission to reveal the true nature and scale of extrajudicial deaths, enforced disappearances, destructions, and all forms of coercion and injustices committed against Pashtuns . Missing persons Present the thousands of missing persons before the courts of law. If found guilty, they should be punished according to law. But if not, they must be released immediately . Clear Landmines Clear landmines from the entire tribal belt which are causing death and injuries to civilians

6. Advocacy Methods Peaceful Protests PTM organizes large-scale peaceful protests to raise awareness and advocate for human rights. Community Engagement PTM actively engages with the Pashtun community and international organizations to amplify their voice. Media Advocacy PTM utilizes various media platforms to share their message and counter misinformation.

7. Challenges Faced Misrepresentation PTM faces an uphill battle in countering the misrepresentation of their movement and the critical human rights issues they seek to address. Media Blackout Despite their important work, PTM struggles to gain adequate media attention, leading to a lack of public awareness about their cause. Maintaining Non-Political Focus Amidst a politically charged environment, PTM must constantly reiterate its sole focus on human rights, rather than any specific political agenda.

8. Impact of PTM Awareness PTM has successfully brought international attention to the human rights issues faced by the Pashtun people. Dialogue PTM's advocacy has opened channels of dialogue and sparked conversations about human rights in the region. Inspiring Change PTM's non-violent approach has inspired others to take a stand for human rights through peaceful means.

9. Conclusion The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement commitment to human rights advocacy serves as an example for the impact that grassroots movements can have. By remaining steadfast in their non-political approach and utilizing peaceful means to raise awareness, PTM continues to inspire and pave the way for a more just and equitable world. It is our collective responsibility to support and learn from such human rights initiatives, as they are essential for upholding the fundamental freedoms and dignity of all people .

10. Thank You for listening Please don’t Clap and For clapping would be a paradox