Paving Pathways to Social Cohesion

Geographical Focus: Pakistan

Period of Intervention: May 2022 to April 2023

Partner: Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Project Summary

Pakistan is currently under debate as to whether it is a cohesive society or boasts primary ingredients and lubricants that are prerequisites for social cohesion. Paving Pathways to Social Cohesion is an initiative that the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) undertook – leveraging its vast experience in counter-radicalization, youth leadership development, and media advocacy – to explore whether our society is cohesive and inclusive, and fundamental rights of citizens – as envisaged in Articles 8-28 of the Constitution of Pakistan – are protected. The endeavor involves young faculty members in universities across Pakistan for engagement to promote i) critical thinking about the issues key to social cohesion, and ii) positive social discourse anchored in core democratic and constitutional values.