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11th January, 2013
Intel calls for end to online gender gap
“There's two critical factors that influence women's access to the Internet: affordability and availability,”
“There's two critical factors that influence women's access to the Internet: affordability and availability,”
10th January, 2013
Brave spirits, found in all genders
Female fighters who stand strong for what they believe in.
Female fighters who stand strong for what they believe in.
19th December, 2012
Dolls for boys, drills for girls: ending toy ‘apartheid’
“It's about breaking down stereotypes - pink and ironing boards for girls, blue and cars for boys, it's really too narrow.”
“It's about breaking down stereotypes - pink and ironing boards for girls, blue and cars for boys, it's really too narrow.”
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2nd November, 2012
A lot more than just a pretty face
Anyone who believes that women are promoted easily should evaluate the upper echelon of corporate hierarchy.
Anyone who believes that women are promoted easily should evaluate the upper echelon of corporate hierarchy.
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1st August, 2012
For men only
You should give your girlfriend the truth when in need of some personal time. If she asks you how she looks, say, “Bad” and enjoy the awkward silence.
You should give your girlfriend the truth when in need of some personal time. If she asks you how she looks, say, “Bad” and enjoy the awkward silence.
26th March, 2012
Nepal gay lawmaker asks Facebook for third gender
KATMANDU: A prominent lawmaker and gay rights activist in Nepal says he has asked Facebook to include a third option for people who do not…
KATMANDU: A prominent lawmaker and gay rights activist in Nepal says he has asked Facebook to include a third option for people who do not…
14th October, 2011
Standing up for teenage girls
LONDON: Catherine Bertini, the former head of the World Food Programme is beating a drum for teenage girls, especially those girls who live in rural…
LONDON: Catherine Bertini, the former head of the World Food Programme is beating a drum for teenage girls, especially those girls who live in rural…
9th October, 2011
Back to square one in women’s bail laws
In the tussle for bail laws related to women criminals is hidden a question of whether women should have loose bail laws or not? 2006…
In the tussle for bail laws related to women criminals is hidden a question of whether women should have loose bail laws or not? 2006…
26th August, 2011
The true victims of religious extremism
He is a polygamist religious leader who married many women, including underage girls, and raped a minor. He banned parades, dances and magazines like the…
He is a polygamist religious leader who married many women, including underage girls, and raped a minor. He banned parades, dances and magazines like the…
22nd August, 2011
Family cases — a terrible predicament
ISLAMABAD: Seeking divorce and custody of four-year old son, it was Robina Khalid’s first appearance in a district court – a shock she was not…
ISLAMABAD: Seeking divorce and custody of four-year old son, it was Robina Khalid’s first appearance in a district court – a shock she was not…
30th July, 2011
No revolution for Egypt’s women
CAIRO: Helping drive the January revolution in Egypt were women: young, old, married, single, mothers, daughters and sisters. Their contribution to the cause could not…
CAIRO: Helping drive the January revolution in Egypt were women: young, old, married, single, mothers, daughters and sisters. Their contribution to the cause could not…
21st July, 2011
‘Doctors’ support, access to rural areas must for family planning’
KARACHI: Underlining the need for a collaborative effort to manage population, speakers at a programme on World Population Day have said that lack of support…
KARACHI: Underlining the need for a collaborative effort to manage population, speakers at a programme on World Population Day have said that lack of support…
15th July, 2011
Mullah Omar, headscarves and bizarre Afghan peace talks
KABUL: Afghanistan’s complex and often confusing business of talks with the Taliban took a surprisingly dramatic turn this week when a female lawmaker told a…
KABUL: Afghanistan’s complex and often confusing business of talks with the Taliban took a surprisingly dramatic turn this week when a female lawmaker told a…
5th July, 2011
Thailand’s first female PM no victory for feminism
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to get its first female premier in Yingluck Shinawatra, but observers say her victory as her famous brother’s political proxy cannot…
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to get its first female premier in Yingluck Shinawatra, but observers say her victory as her famous brother’s political proxy cannot…
21st June, 2011
Tweeting to end sexual harassment
With Egyptian women taking to an anti-sexual harassment campaign on Monday, in what is the first such massive movement on the streets and online…
With Egyptian women taking to an anti-sexual harassment campaign on Monday, in what is the first such massive movement on the streets and online…
2nd June, 2011
Law enforcers lack awareness of Harassment Act
KARACHI: Resident Director, Aurat Foundation, Mehnaz Rehman has urged for urgent sensitisation of law enforcers about the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Work-Place Act.…
KARACHI: Resident Director, Aurat Foundation, Mehnaz Rehman has urged for urgent sensitisation of law enforcers about the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Work-Place Act.…
11th May, 2011
British boy wears skirt to school in protest
LONDON: A 12-year-old British boy wore a knee-length skirt to school in protest against a school uniform policy banning boys from donning shorts during warm…
LONDON: A 12-year-old British boy wore a knee-length skirt to school in protest against a school uniform policy banning boys from donning shorts during warm…
22nd February, 2011
What are you doing on Facebook?
KARACHI: Yousuf Bashir Qureshi is not busy—he is engrossed. And he is not engrossed with one specific idea—he is actually immersed in all of them,…
KARACHI: Yousuf Bashir Qureshi is not busy—he is engrossed. And he is not engrossed with one specific idea—he is actually immersed in all of them,…
