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Abstract This chapter focuses on the impact of corruption on the social and human rights of women and children in Pakistan. The authors work with the concept of systemic corruption, which means that corruption is an integral part of the political and administrative system. It is reflected in the day-to-day functioning of society, thereby putting groups at risk. They also discuss the causes of these problems, which are rooted in the legacy of colonialism. The study explores need corruption, where the provision of basic public services operates on a corrupt principle so that people have to bribe in order to access basic public services such as human rights. Using a case study approach, purposive sampling, the authors conducted semi-structured interviews with a diverse range of stakeholders, including public officials from departments like accountability, judiciary, police, and ministries, as well as representatives from nongovernmental organizations and academia. Interview questions were based on the topics corruption, poverty, power politics, causes of corruption, its impact, policy recommendations, and constraints to anti-corruption efforts. The chapter’s findings highlight the pervasive influence of corruption in exacerbating inequality, poverty, and human rights violations against women and children, while offering insights into the systemic factors that hinder effective policy implementation and reform.