Empowering Prosecution in Punjab for People-Centered Justice
SHARP Protection project team conducted a two-day Capacity-Building Workshop with Public Prosecutors from Punjab under the project “Provision of Free Legal Aid Services to Displaced Afghan Nationals in Pakistan” — held on 30–31 December in Islamabad.
The workshop focused on:
Human rights & international legal frameworks Legal & policy context for displaced Afghan nationals Roles of prosecution within the justice system National laws, court procedures & ethical prosecution practices Trafficking in Persons (TIP)Speaking at the opening session, Chairman SHARP, Syed Liaqat Banori, shared: “A fair and humane justice system must be rooted in knowledge, empathy, and responsibility. Capacity-building of prosecution officers strengthens not only legal processes — but also the protection of human dignity.”
The workshop was facilitated by an inspiring team of legal and protection professionals, including:
Rai Akhtar Hussain (Additional Prosecutor General)
Ms. Huma Aziz — Project Manager, SHARP-ICT
Ms. Aneela Sarfaraz – Senior Protection Legal Expert (ISB)
Ms. Shandana Afridi – Senior Protection Legal Expert (RWP)
Ms. Gul-e-Khuban – SHARP Lawyer
Mr. Muhammad Tariq – SHARP Lawyer
Mr. Muhammad Waqas – – SHARP Lawyer
Speaking at the closing session, PD-ICT, Aatif Afzal, added: “This workshop reflects SHARP’s commitment to strengthening coordinated protection responses and promoting people-centered justice through meaningful engagement with prosecution authorities.”
Their insightful sessions, interactive discussions, and group exercises strengthened coordination, ethical practice, and a people-centered approach within the criminal justice system.
