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Afghan students protest women’s rights decree
The protested law includes a ban on child and forced marriages, makes domestic violence a crime, and says rape victims cannot be prosecuted for adultery.
The protested law includes a ban on child and forced marriages, makes domestic violence a crime, and says rape victims cannot be prosecuted for adultery.
3rd May, 2013
Women voters can transform electoral politics – if given the chance
In part IV of the series, Dawn.com examines why female voters are given little importance, and how prioritising them could change the face of politics.
In part IV of the series, Dawn.com examines why female voters are given little importance, and how prioritising them could change the face of politics.
2nd May, 2013
In Sahiwal, a play may get women to vote for the first time in decades
The play organisers held several group discussions with elders from both the Biraderis in the region to convince them to allow their women to vote.
The play organisers held several group discussions with elders from both the Biraderis in the region to convince them to allow their women to vote.
9th April, 2013
Most women at Kabul prison accused of moral crimes
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
6th April, 2013
Global protests
Stills of demonstrations from around the world.
Stills of demonstrations from around the world.
6th April, 2013
Little for women from women lawmakers in five years
Only one law was passed during the last five years to protect women’s right to property in the Khyber Pakthunkhwa Assembly.
Only one law was passed during the last five years to protect women’s right to property in the Khyber Pakthunkhwa Assembly.
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2nd April, 2013
A new face of an old struggle
This change, it seems, was destined to happen because the ‘enemy’ that the Pakistani women were fighting against 30 years ago has also undergone a change.
This change, it seems, was destined to happen because the ‘enemy’ that the Pakistani women were fighting against 30 years ago has also undergone a change.
22nd March, 2013
Ex-women MPAs feel political culture not favourable
Female politicians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are unable to be as active as males due to social and political hurdles, but they still appear optimistic.
Female politicians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are unable to be as active as males due to social and political hurdles, but they still appear optimistic.
9th March, 2013
Interview: A trailblazer for women’s rights
Pakistani activist Dr Fouzia Saeed speaks to Malik Siraj Akbar about sexual harrassment laws, the struggle in Pakistan, and the US publication of her book.
Pakistani activist Dr Fouzia Saeed speaks to Malik Siraj Akbar about sexual harrassment laws, the struggle in Pakistan, and the US publication of her book.
9th March, 2013
International Women’s Day: Hear me roar
Photos from around the world showing the solidarity, strength and struggle of women on International Women's Day 2013.
Photos from around the world showing the solidarity, strength and struggle of women on International Women's Day 2013.
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21st February, 2013
Rape: The Culture of Silence
What is it about rape that requires secrecy; why should silence be protective for rape victims?
What is it about rape that requires secrecy; why should silence be protective for rape victims?
21st February, 2013
Tehmina Durrani: The woman behind the revolution
Tehmina Durrani is one of the most powerful feminine and feminist voice in Pakistan today and she gives us her view on society, traditions and culture.
Tehmina Durrani is one of the most powerful feminine and feminist voice in Pakistan today and she gives us her view on society, traditions and culture.
20th February, 2013
Global Risings
Stills from protests over social, political and environmental issues around the world.
Stills from protests over social, political and environmental issues around the world.
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4th February, 2013
“She asked for it”
Women do not find street harassment flattering, we must start treating it as grave ordeal with devastating repercussions.
Women do not find street harassment flattering, we must start treating it as grave ordeal with devastating repercussions.
2nd February, 2013
In Egypt, ‘bodyguards’ protect protesters from sexual assault
Tahrir Bodyguard is only one of several inform groups that have sprung up to protect women from an increasing level of harassment during protests.
Tahrir Bodyguard is only one of several inform groups that have sprung up to protect women from an increasing level of harassment during protests.
24th January, 2013
As US ends ban on women in combat, new questions arise
It will be up to the military service chiefs to recommend and defend whether women should be excluded from any of those more demanding and deadly positions.
It will be up to the military service chiefs to recommend and defend whether women should be excluded from any of those more demanding and deadly positions.
3rd January, 2013
Delhi gang-rape suspects formally charged
The men face at least seven charges, including murder, kidnapping, rape, robbery and attempting to destroy evidence.
The men face at least seven charges, including murder, kidnapping, rape, robbery and attempting to destroy evidence.
24th December, 2012
Taliban not demanding Afghan power monopoly
Taliban representatives at a conference did not insist on total power in Afghanistan and pledged to grant rights to women that the militant group itself brutally suppressed in the past.
Taliban representatives at a conference did not insist on total power in Afghanistan and pledged to grant rights to women that the militant group itself brutally suppressed in the past.
17th December, 2012
Yemeni women make their voices heard
They screamed out their suffering, announcing that their revolt is not only against the government but also against all of Yemeni society.
They screamed out their suffering, announcing that their revolt is not only against the government but also against all of Yemeni society.
11th December, 2012
Afghan women suffer despite progress on rights: UN
Afghanistan has made some progress in using the law to protect women against violence but many still suffer horrific abuse at the hands of men, a UN report showed Tuesday.
Afghanistan has made some progress in using the law to protect women against violence but many still suffer horrific abuse at the hands of men, a UN report showed Tuesday.
