DONATEInternational recognition, in writing
Over two decades, ICOHR received formal replies from the United Nations, royal courts, presidents and prime ministers, and offices across Pakistan. These are the original letters and cards from that record.
Browse each group below, then click a letter to read it in full.
United Nations & international bodies
Letters from the UN Secretariat, OHCHR Geneva, SAARC, and a handwritten note from Mary Robinson, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
“Thank you also for the important work you carry out as Chairman of the UN Commission on Human Rights in Pakistan.”
UN Department of Public Information, on behalf of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, 1 November 2002
Messages from royal courts
Replies from Jordan, Malaysia, Denmark, Liechtenstein, and Monaco.
“His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hamzah has asked me to thank you for the greeting card you sent on the occasion of the New Year.”
Office of the Crown Prince, Amman, Jordan, 19 January 2003
Presidents and prime ministers
Correspondence from France, Mexico, the European Union, Maldives, Portugal, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Norway, and more.
“France welcomes the efforts of the Pakistan section of the International Commission on Human Rights to promote the rule of law and respect for international standards of protection of the human person.”
Présidence de la République, Paris, 6 May 2003
Recognition in Pakistan
Consulates, federal and provincial offices, Sindh Police, and ICC Pakistan.
Milestone activities
Practical work alongside the diplomatic record — regional cooperation, welfare, reform, and public engagement.
| Activity | Summary |
|---|---|
| Regional Human Rights Cooperation | UN OHCHR Workshop on Regional Cooperation for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region, Islamabad. |
| Women and Children's Welfare | Parliamentary Commission inspection visit to the Dar ul Amman women's shelter in Karachi. |
| Prisoners and Correctional Reform | Research on Pakistan's jail manual and prisoner welfare, with recommendations to authorities. |
| Refugee Advocacy | Early advocacy on the protection of Afghan refugees hosted in Pakistan. |
| Migrant Worker Rights | Protection of migrant workers and families, drawing on ILO conventions. |
| Media and Public Engagement | Sustained engagement with media, civil society, and professional associations. |
A legacy that continues
These letters remain a record, not a relic. At the centre of every exchange stands Chairman Muhammad Aslam Ellahi — and the mandate carried forward today: service to humanity without discrimination, and commitment to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
ICOHR: From legacy to impact.