The movement to end blasphemy laws is part of a broader fight against systemic injustice and repression. From state-sanctioned religious persecution to censorship and inequality, these are the key issues that fuel the urgency of our mission.
Blasphemy Laws
Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are among the most draconian in the world. They carry the death penalty, are often exploited to settle personal scores, and disproportionately target religious minorities, atheists, and reformers. These laws silence free expression and empower mobs over courts. We stand for their complete repeal.
Violence Against Religious Minorities
Ahmadis, Hindus, Christians, Shias, and other communities live under constant threat—facing false accusations, forced conversions, desecration of worship spaces, and targeted killings. This violence is not random—it is institutional, and we demand state protection, legal reform, and societal reckoning.
Authoritarianism
Religious and political authoritarianism go hand-in-hand in Pakistan. The state routinely uses religion to suppress dissent, control narratives, and criminalize opposition. We fight for a democratic, accountable government where fear is not a tool of governance.
Violence Against LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ people in Pakistan face systemic discrimination, legal invisibility, and brutal violence. Religious orthodoxy and moral policing leave them with no safe space—socially, legally, or physically. We affirm their dignity, safety, and rights as essential to any just society.
Violence Against Women
From domestic abuse and honor killings to legal discrimination and public harassment, Pakistani women are denied autonomy and protection. Religious justifications often uphold these injustices. We call for full gender equality—legally, culturally, and socially.
Violence Against Ex-Muslims and Apostates
Leaving Islam—whether quietly or openly—can mean exile, disownment, threats, or death. Ex-Muslims are among the most vulnerable yet invisible groups in Pakistan. We demand the right to conscience: to believe, disbelieve, or leave religion without fear.
Islamization and Clergy Control
Pakistan’s clergy has grown into an unelected authority that shapes education, media, and law. Decades of Islamization have embedded this control into public life—marginalizing secular voices and legitimizing extremism. We call for the separation of religion from state affairs.
Censorship
The state routinely censors dissenting voices, from academics and journalists to activists and artists. Under the guise of “blasphemy,” “morality,” or “national security,” speech is criminalized and creativity stifled. We fight for open, fearless public discourse.
Online Surveillance
Digital spaces in Pakistan are not safe. Activists, critics, and marginalized people are monitored, harassed, and punished for online expression. Blasphemy laws are now applied to tweets. We oppose all forms of surveillance that violate privacy and human rights.
Economic and Social Inequality
Inequality feeds injustice. Marginalized groups—minorities, women, the poor—are systematically denied education, healthcare, and legal protection. Religion is often used to justify this hierarchy. We demand redistribution, justice, and inclusion—not charity, but structural change.