Pakistan women's rights

Rights activists say that gender-based assaults are on the rise as Pakistan barrels toward greater religious extremism.

It was the second time in two months that Khan sparked outrage after suggesting that women's attire plays a role in provoking sexual violence against them.

Between Prime Minister Imran Khan’s insensitive remarks and Pakistani Taliban threats, women in the country face an uphill battle for their rights.

Pakistani women challenging toxic masculinity are being vilified.

“Unless these issues are addressed in the real world, they will continue to exist and increase in the online world.”

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?