ZU

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Methodology for Centre for Human Rights

All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations is committed to upholding, promoting and protecting the human rights of every individual. This commitment stems from the United Nations Charter, which reaffirms the faith of the peoples of the world in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person. In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations has stated in clear and simple terms the rights which belong equally to every person. These rights belong to you. They are your rights. Familiarize yourself with them. Help to promote and defend them for yourself as well as for your fellow human beings.

UN Charter 1947

Centre For Human Rights

ZU-CHR located within the Ziauddin Faculty of Law, Politics & Governance, uses law and legal knowledge as an effective tool for promoting and securing human rights. To accomplish this momentous task we have different segments within the center to address the top areas:

  • ADVOCACY
  • PEACE & CONFLICT STUDIES
  • CHILD RIGHTS PROGRAM
  • PRISON PROJECT

ADVOCACY

The Advocacy for Human Rights works to create public policy that respects, protects, and fulfills human rights obligations in our home community and around the world.

Our Priorities

Our advocacy priorities are protecting the human rights of asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants; protecting the human rights of women and girls; supporting the work of human rights defenders and working to help incorporate international human rights standard in Pakistan.

Our Strategies

Using international human rights mechanisms, including those of the United Nations, to highlight human rights violations and advocate for policy change;

  • Advocating for public policy changes in Pakistan both on a local and national level on multiple platforms: media, talks, seminars, and etc.
  • Providing direct legal advocacy in public litigation cases and supporting causes promoting human rights
  • Advancing our priorities by working in local, national, and international coalitions.

PEACE & CONFLICT STUDIES

Peace and conflict studies is a social science field that identifies and analyzes violent and nonviolent behaviors as well as the structural mechanisms attending conflicts (including social conflicts), with a view towards understanding those processes which lead to a more desirable human condition.

Our Strategies

  • Promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution particularly Mediation training and workshops
  • Conducting field studies to arriving at the heart of common conflicts within the general public in Pakistan – be it local or international
  • Regional emphasis on Afghanistan & India peace & conflict studies
  • De-radicalization efforts thru engagement with government institutions and NGOs in the promotion peace and dialogue

CHILD RIGHTS PROGRAM

Children are the most vulnerable of all human beings and their protection is the utmost important as they are the future.

At ZU-CHR the Child Rights Program is geared to work with Child Protection Unit government bodies, orphanages, and adoption agencies for the active change and development in policies to enhance children rights.

Our Strategies

  • Promoting and advocating the Hague Convention Child protocols
  • Working with international adoption agencies and providing training to orphanages to secure children rights within institutions
  • Working in the sensitive are of street children and providing solutions protecting their rights
  • Conducting studies to tackle child abandonment and mechanisms to prevent trafficking

THE PRISON PROJECT

Prisoner Rights has been a key area within Human Rights often neglected. Giving voice to the voiceless is an important element. Working with NGOs and government institutions to bring appropriate prison reform to enhance prisoner rights and help create a full rehabilitation program

Our Strategies

  • Prison Rehabilitation Programs promotion – particularly Bacha Jail
  • Legal Aid to pending cases
  • Jail visits and inspection reports to influence policy change
  • Focusing on international prisoners and their repatriation to their home countries

Half-way house and follow up after release

Law, human rights and Justice are fundamental institutions of the basic structure of society, therefore it is imperative that every institution of high-learning has a dedicated team which actively researches in the field of law, justice and particularly human rights. The Ziauddin Center for Human Rights (ZCHR) carries out cutting-edge research in Human Rights, International Law, Labor Laws, Refugee Law and Environmental Law and is integral to the academic missions of Ziauddin Law.

The team explores and seeks answers to legal questions such as evolving notion of state sovereignty, land grabbing in underdeveloped countries, Pakistan’s commitment to International Human Rights treaties, and progress in civil and political rights in Pakistan. The team also engages in active advocacy.

Advocate Syed Muaz Shah, Esq.

What is Sonography?

Sonography is a diagnostic medical test that uses high frequency sound waves also called ultrasound waves. The test is often referred as ultrasound or sonogram. Ultrasound or sonography produces pictures (Image) of inside of the body using sound waves. This medical test is painless and it can be used to acquire image of lungs, heart (echocardiograph), abdomen, breast, female reproductive organs, fetus, blood vessels and other areas.

Who is Sonographer?

A sonographer is a health care professional who specializes in the use of ultrasound imaging devices of produces diagnostic images he or she may be a radiographer or other health care professional who has understanding of details of human, physiology pathology and related. The profession of sonography is diversion and expanded job utilization. They are well placed at hospital, diagnostic centers, field hospital, and motile diagnostic units and related. A successful sonographer is founded on working with patient’s independent entity. He/ she must have strong ethical background that enjoys dealing with persons and people. The associate degree program in medical technology ultrasonography is broad base that educates a student in two year duration. Foundation year consist on two semesters. It has active class room teaching to introduce to human and physical sciences along with language and professional grooming skills. The second and final year also consist of two semesters which are focused on disease clinical education of ultrasonography. It includes dedicated course of ultrasound techniques, obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound and superficial structures of human body. An assisted clinical training and dedicated clinical practicum will prepare the successful candidate to produce sonographic images. The associate degree program at Ziauddin University will provide directed teaching, assisted clinical training and extensive hands on experience at Dr. Ziauddin group of Hospitals located at Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, Keamari and Clifton. Our students will have the unique experience of teaching and clinical training under the same roof. The professional responsibilities of sonographer will include patient handling, recording accurate patient history and preparing patient for ultrasound imaging. The core task will be to obtain diagnostic images using technical information. This information will be communicated to medical consultants/doctors. The program has been developed after care full review of local, national and international requirements. The technical and clinical details are blended to produce well educated highly skilled professionally groomed and ethically sound ultra-sonographers. Wish you a brilliant career ahead with Ziauddin University local and global.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements for admission in Associate Degree in Ultrasonography 2 Years Programme

Associate Degree in Ultrasonography is a two year semester based program. Admissions are announced once a year. Candidate with minimum 45% marks in Pre-Medical and Medical Technology group from recognized board /authority are encouraged to apply. A Level applicant is required to produce IBCC equivalence for enrollment in the program. Merit is the prime criteria for selection i.e.:

    • SSC marks
    • HSSC marks
    • Interview marks
Assessment policies and procedure

Enrolled candidates are assessed and examined for theory and skills with periodic examinations. Continuous assessment is practiced incorporating multiple summative and formative assessments to measure the extent to which students have achieved the desired outcome. It includes continuous assessments, projects, portfolios, clinical practicum and competencies.

Attendance

Attendance in classes is mandatory Attendance grid 0.75% marks per 10% attendance until 80%, I:e., for every 10% attendance, 0.75% marks will be awarded in that course up till 80% attendance . for example ;

    • For 80% attendance, 6 marks will be awarded for 80% attendance, 2% marks per 10% attendance will be awarded in that course. For example;
    • For 90% attendance: 8 marks
    • For 100% attendance: 10 marks
Weightage for the final examination
    • Attendance* 10%
    • Continuous assessments 40%
    • Final Examination 50%

(For Academic Year 2020-21) Associate Degree MT Program

APPLICATION FEEPKR 5,000
ADMISSION FEESPKR 15,000
STUDENTS ACTIVITY*PKR 3,000
LAB COAT EXPENSE*PKR 5,000
ACADEMIC TRANSPORT*PKR 40,000
TUITION FEEPKR 171,600
EXAMINATION FEEPKR 18,000