Women Rights
Civil society activists face legal proceedings, jail sentences, travel bans and threats for cooperating with UN’s rights mechanism, UN report says.
Updated 02 Oct, 2023 10:15am
Barrister Khadija Shah says passport office arbitrarily rejected her application for passport renewal as it had father's name, not husband's.
Updated 19 Sep, 2023 10:50am
My mom's story is a metaphor, and it represents the apartheid and discrimination that girls face at larger levels in society.
Published 18 Mar, 2023 03:09pm
There was an undeniable sense of relief, and subsequent pleasure, that I derived from knowing that a part of my lived experiences were inscribed on placards and posters for the world to witness.
Published 12 Mar, 2023 03:16pm
This isn't Pakistan's first attempt at a women-only bus service. Will it be different this time?
Updated 16 Feb, 2023 03:40pm
I’m advocating here for something very ordinary — to take the worst possible fallen woman this society hates to the core, and refuse to believe she deserves harm.
Published 04 Oct, 2022 04:42pm
The Aurat Marches have brought forth an entirely young leadership and a rude breaking of the silence on sexuality. But what next?
Updated 18 Mar, 2022 12:32pm
Passing inheritance down through men is an old practice. Though the law ensures women's right to inherit, old habits die hard.
Updated 08 Mar, 2022 01:54pm
As per guidelines issued by the Saudi Haj ministry for domestic pilgrims, women can register along with other women.
Updated 14 Jun, 2021 06:22pm
"An adult woman has the right to choose where to live," says a new legal amendment by Saudi judicial authorities.
Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:55pm
Directive comes two days after similar orders were issued by a local court in Peshawar.
Updated 28 Mar, 2021 12:16pm
Having legislation is critical but it is one half of the battle.
Published 08 Mar, 2021 08:30am
Women lawyers, women activists and women police officers were conspicuous by their absence on the channels.
Published 15 Sep, 2020 10:10am
The debate around the march has been polarising: patriarchy vs feminism, values vs rights.
Published 09 Mar, 2020 09:56am
March 8 is the one day in 365 where women take to the streets. They're definitely being heard.
Published 08 Mar, 2020 07:39pm
Members of religious group disrupt Aurat March in Islamabad, situation brought under control by police.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 09:03pm
The state has absolved itself of the responsibility to enforce laws that protect women from violence.
Published 08 Mar, 2020 08:42am
The walk was organised by Waak Control, a movement started by some women rights activists.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 09:50am
The brave and resolute women of Pakistan are marching today to demand the justice, equality and respect they deserve.
Published 08 Mar, 2020 07:34am
Yes, the march is always controversial, but this year those opposing the event really upped the ante.
Published 08 Mar, 2020 07:21am
Ruling elite, feudal lords depriving women of their rights, says Sirajul Haq.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 09:46am
Senator Sherry Rehman says some people are wrongly interpreting a few slogans of women’s movement.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 07:46am
Countrywide rallies planned amid divergent views on International Women’s Day.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 11:25am
Rights campaigners have always faced untold challenges.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 12:16pm
Females will be allowed to attend Friday and Eid prayers in a separate section of the mosque.
Published 06 Mar, 2020 08:36pm
Views expressed at a panel on women's rights organised by UN Women.
Published 28 Feb, 2020 09:57pm
40,000 women and members from excluded groups benefit from Norwegian Embassy and UN Women Pakistan partnership.
Updated 28 Jan, 2020 09:11pm
Rights of women and girls, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health, are not up for negotiation.
Updated 13 Nov, 2019 07:59am
Resolution presented by MMA lawmaker claims women took part in the march holding "obscene" placards.
Updated 21 Mar, 2019 01:42am
Placards held at the march carried slogans that would "embarrass" any man reading them: MPA Abdul Rasheed.
Updated 16 Mar, 2019 08:30pm
