Pakistan women's rights

The attack shocked Pakistan and galvanized women's rights activists.

The horrific gang rape of a mother along the highway was not an isolated incident, but comes against a backdrop of regular threats and harassment of women.

Women in Pakistan are bearing the brunt of the country’s Islamic political ideology, in addition to its patriarchy.

Despite some little progress, women in Balochistan are still a very long way from equality.

Since 2018, the march has attracted fierce criticism, especially online. But the organizers and participants are undaunted.

In a new book, Ziauddin Yousafzai recounts his struggle to challenge discrimination against girls and women in Pakistan.

What made the Aurat March controversial?

Verbal and physical harassment of women is common on Pakistan's streets, with little recourse for victims.

Will the incoming prime minister deliver a new – and better – Pakistan for the country's women?

Pakistan's move to legitimize jirga justice will have dire consequences for the country's women.

What the two neighbors can learn from each other's efforts to protect women.