Protection Desk
The Digital Safety Toolkit, developed by Peace & Justice Network Pakistan (PJN), empowers
Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), civil society organizations, grassroots activists, lawyers,
journalists, and community leaders to navigate the digital space safely, confidently, and
effectively. It provides essential guidance for women’s rights groups, minority rights
organizations, defenders of fundamental freedoms, and advocates for transgender people,
refugees, persons with disabilities, and children, ensuring that those working for justice and
human rights can protect themselves, amplify their voices, and engage online without fear.
Available in English and Urdu, it aims to ensure accessibility for diverse users working across
Pakistan’s civic and human rights landscape.
The Digital Safety Toolkit is structured into two key sections:
1. Digital Safety Tips for Human Rights Defenders in Pakistan
2. Work Safely in the Digital Space – Understanding the Prevention of Electronic Crimes
Act (PECA)
These resources offer practical, step-by-step guidance on digital security, secure communication,
responsible content creation, and effective online advocacy. They also provide clear, accessible
explanations of the legal rights and protections available under international human rights
frameworks, the Constitution of Pakistan, and national laws. Through real-life case studies, risk
assessment tools, and structured incident response mechanisms, the toolkit equips defenders with
actionable strategies to prevent and respond to online harassment, digital surveillance,
misinformation, and cyber threats.
By strengthening digital resilience and building in-house expertise, the toolkit reduces
dependence on external technical support and empowers defenders to sustain their advocacy
even in high-risk or shrinking civic spaces. Peace & Justice Network Pakistan envisions this
toolkit as a practical companion, a resource that fosters a safer, more secure, and rights-based
digital ecosystem, enabling civil society across the country to engage, protect, and amplify their
work with confidence.