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Pakistan women's rights
Bikini-Clad Beauty Queen Backlash Reveals Deep-rooted Conservatism in Pakistani Society
By Fizza Abbas
Roma Michael's Miss Grand International Appearance sparked vitriol and anger over her revealing outfit.
Shattering Silence: Pakistan’s Journey Against Gender-Based Violence
By Fizza Abbas
Over the last decade, Pakistan has built up its legal infrastructure to combat GBV, but implementation remains deeply flawed. Can civil society fill in the gaps?
A First-hand Run-in With Pakistan’s Dangerous Blasphemy Obsession
By Fizza Abbas
A public altercation over a shawl made me confront the blasphemy laws of Pakistan head-on.
Where Are the Women in Pakistan’s Politics?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges
By Somaiyah Hafeez
The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.
‘No Safe Space in Pakistan for Women’: Rape Case Roils Islamabad
By Somaiyah Hafeez
Another year, another horrifying rape case – and still no action to protect Pakistani women.
Period Poverty and Floods: A Toxic Combination in Conservative Pakistan
By Anam Zahra
The catastrophic floods this summer worsened Pakistan's already severe menstrual health problems. Yet few are willing to even discuss the issue.
Building a Just Peace for Women in Pakistan’s Tribal Belt
By Shehryar Fazli
The renewed militancy prompted by the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan threatens hard-won gains for the women of northwest Pakistan.
Challenging South Asia’s Toxic Patriarchy Through Podcasts
By Allia Bukhari
South Asian female influencers bring to light issues faced by the region's women in their families and society amid a general, feminist discourse.
Is There Space in Pakistan for Women on Their Own?
By Nushmiya Sukhera
The expected arc of a woman’s life in Pakistan is living in her parents’ home and then that of her husband. But more women are striking out alone, seeking independence.
Pakistan’s Problem With Violence Against Women Is Growing Impossible to Ignore
By Somaiyah Hafeez
Pakistan witnessed several cases of gender-based violence within the month of July, shedding light on the deplorable state of women’s rights in the country.
How Pakistan Failed Its Women
By Nushmiya Sukhera
Gender-based violence in Pakistan – including the latest horrific murder in Islamabad – is a product of the government’s failure to act.
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