Faisalabad, March 10 -- Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) organised a Condolence Reference to express profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the passing of renowned human rights defender Joseph Francis, a founding Director of CLAAS, Pakistan, according to an official press release.

His demise is an immense loss to the human rights community, minority groups, and all those who strive for justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental freedoms in the country, the press release added.

Joseph Francis was widely recognised for his unwavering commitment to defending the rights of marginalised and vulnerable communities, particularly religious minorities, over the last 40 years. Throughout his life, he stood firmly against injusti...