Women Rights
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
Like, what makes you think women already have the rights they're fighting for?
Published 08 Mar, 2019 05:30pm
Women's rights have a long way to go all around the world, and today they march about it.
Updated 08 Mar, 2019 10:08pm
“Why is cotton-picking always a woman’s job?” asks Parween as she challenges traditional gender roles.
Updated 08 Mar, 2019 05:24pm
The fight isn’t just to get women working outside the home but to ensure they receive decent wages and family support.
Updated 22 Jan, 2020 10:23am
For International Women's Day, we asked Pakistani women to submit their best photographs. The results were astounding.
Updated 08 Mar, 2019 02:34pm
Men do not own feminist struggles as their own.
Published 08 Mar, 2019 12:08pm
