Topic: 2024-Right to Organize
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Matthew Chan
As a fundamental human right, Pakistan recognizes the importance of the right to organize. Pakistan is also aware of the many challenges that arise when addressing the right to organize due to political and economic conflicts. Pakistan calls for cooperation to advance the citizen’s ability to freely organize. In addition, Pakistan seeks to ensure protective measures.
With many difficulties and limitations to allow citizens to organize, Pakistan is still finding ways to. In the Article 16 of the Pakistan Constitution says “Every citizen shall have the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of public order.” Pakistan knows they need to execute these principles. Pakistan’s societal pressures have often confined citizens to organize without disruption. However, to protect against subversive elements, preserve Islamic values, and maintain social cohesion Pakistan suggest that it is within their right to supervise assemblies, and if necessary to disband the organized groups. Furthermore, Pakistan recognizes the importance of constructive communication between the government, employers, and workers’ representatives to address labor issues effectively.
With the intention of better aligning the goals of the government, employers, and workers, Pakistan promotes the continuation of communication in three-party forums to address labor issues and foster cooperation. In addition to the promotion of social dialogue, Pakistan acknowledges the need for legal reform to protect worker’s rights. Pakistan endorses review legislation regarding freedom to assemble, to remove barriers to exercise these rights. Finally, Pakistan is committed to increasing the capacity of labor ministries, to productively enforce labor laws and regulations. This includes providing training and resources to labor inspectors and establishing beneficial grievance mechanisms to address labor disputes. Pakistan reaffirms its dedication to protecting the right to organize as an essential component of labor rights and social justice. Pakistan is aware of the presence of challenges to implementing measures to handle these challenges effectively. Pakistan looks forward to constructive work to bring forth advancement in promoting and protecting this right within its borders and beyond.
