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(Base line study to Document the Existing Human Rights Situation in
the Project Areas)
Introduction:
Promoting Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Pakistan project is a
EC funded project designed to secure civil and political rights through
strengthening the capacity of the local government, civil society
organizations and citizens that assist in establishing good governance,
respect to rule of law and freedom of speech and information. The Three
main components are to improve the general human rights situation in 10
remote and conservative districts of Pakistan with particular focus on (1)
increased awareness on fundamental human rights, (2) freedom of
expression and (3) access to information.
Rationale:
The following terms of reference outlines the activities and outputs for the
expert to assist EU funded Promoting Human Rights and Fundamental
Freedoms in Pakistan (EC-HR) project to conduct a base line study to record
and document the existing human rights situation in the project areas,
understanding of target communities/groups of fundamental human rights
with special reference to Freedom of Information and Local Government
Ordinances, their perception of human rights violation, denial of access to
information, responsiveness of local government departments and
underlying causes etc. The findings of the baseline study will guide the
project to design corresponding strategies for effective and result oriented
project implementation. The following ten remote districts in four Provinces
of Pakistan are part of this study:
(1) Sindh Province: Shahdadkot, Ghotki and Dadu districts
(2) Punjab Province: Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffar Garh and Rajanpur districts
(3) NWFP Province: Mansehra and Abbottabad districts
(4) Balochistan Province: Naseerabad and Jafferabad districts
Consultancy Goal:
The goal of this research consultancy is to conduct a base line study to
record and document the existing human rights situation in the project
areas.
Methodology:
The following outlines some of the specific tasks to be accomplished under
this research/study. The methodology proposed in this TOR is that for
Step 4: The findings of the baseline study will guide the project to design
corresponding strategies for effective and result oriented project
implementation.
Deliverables:
The consultant will submit a detailed outline, a draft report, and a final report
addressing the Documentation of methodology and time plan for this base
line study,
Level of Effort:
This consultancy will be undertaken by an individual consultant, total level of
effort of 60 days. In performing these tasks, the selected consultant will work
closely under close direction the EC-HR project team.