women

PCSWs say they lack financial, human resources to tackle the issues they face

Women account for just 4.9 per cent of 205-strong membership of Communist party's central committee

When it comes to harassment, possibly the worst profession in Pakistan is that of the woman reporter

Proposed changes would bring their security checks more in line with what is required for adult male refugees

Women account for 13 percent of police officers in Greece

Violence, domestic abuse against women seems to be ceaseless in urban and rural areas

Senate panel dismayed over no headway in missing persons’ issue

Cambodia, Senegal and Rwanda have made the biggest strides since 2005 in reducing inequalities

A new law banning cat-calling, harassment of women on French streets will see men fined on the spot

Project will be inaugurated in the third week of November in Jhang

Agreement signed between NCSW, NHLH and NLP

Gillani says police tried to silence voice for Fata reforms; seeks apology from interior ministry

Literacy rate for girls currently stands at just 55%

Moudhi al Jahoni claims that situation for women in Saudi Kingdom is still dire

As a feminist, I periodically ask myself about the direction that Pakistan is headed on the issue of gender

The success of the First Step Foundation lies in providing convenience to working women from lower income region

Driving is hardly the only restriction women in Saudi Arabia face, but it is a big one

A third of all women experience physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives

Nine women have been attacked by a motorcyclist wearing a helmet, black t-shirt and jeans

NADRA data shows women applicants were 35% lower than males

Decision sparks euphoria and disbelief among activists in the kingdom

Social activists call for developing shelters, striking balance between donor agendas

Royal decree orders the formation of a ministerial body to give advice within 30 days and implement the order

Young designers, coders come together to present solutions to city’s problems

Employers should implement use of 'practical, comfortable footwear'

Pakistan does not treat its women well

Despite evidence of massive gains, countries fail to strive for gender equity

Under the country's guardianship system, a male family member must grant permission for a woman's study & travel, etc

Ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that bans women from driving

Speakers at a roundtable discussion urge reaching out to more disabled women

This marks shift from previous celebrations where women are barred from sports arenas

Petitioner argues provincial govt bound to appoint focal person, PHC grants two days to file response

50, of 59 cases, of harassing women at workplace have been settled, informs law ministry

Women have been marginalised, in public sphere by male colleagues, classmates or in private sphere husbands, family

PWEP trains 88 women in different areas of business management

Exhibition aims at re-right the gender image

Parliamentary committee formed to finalise name for commission's chairperson

Demand more access to decision-making posts

PTI Legislator said PML-N was using such tactics to bar PTI female workers from campaigning in NA-120 constituency

Discrimination and prejudice continue towards women in every aspect of life in Pakistan, says Iqbal Ahmed Detho

20% of earmarked funds will be disbursed in Balochistan

Rape victim finally confided horrors she had gone through to mother when her father left town

27 months after legislation, law has is still not implemented

The magazine calls women to “get together” in their homes and congregate to join extremist forces

Pakistan is on the verge of becoming an ideal state for men

During curfew, we knew we had to hide from the mobs; mobs that would rape and kill us

Legal and administrative support would be provided to women through such centres

Life for women in Pakistan is rife with obstacles towards justice, safety, and equality

The launch of their latest offline magazine Sunnat-e-Khaula is to target a different audience, urban Pakistani woman

The law stipulates a three-month jail sentence or a $30 fine for anyone forcing a woman to follow the custom