Stories from Benazir Jatoi
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Where is our minorities rights commission?
The reality is: minorities in Pakistan are not safe
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That radical idea: a woman’s body belongs to her
Ground reality reveals deep rooted patriarchy that has taken hold of both formal state institutions and informal ones
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The impact of Covid-19 on women and girls
Incidents of domestic violence are rising due to growing economic pressure and close proximity to an abusive partner
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If not you then who, if not now then when?
Aurat March has an unorthodox and bold twist that has unleashed an exciting era in the women’s movement
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Headwind slowing down progress of democracy
What every govt should realise is that strengthening democratic institutions will protect them
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Structural violence against women and girls
Figures on violence are difficult to come by, particularly intimate partner violence
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2019 must belong to the children of Yemen
Progress then is certainly a relative word for onlookers and laypersons
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Dear prime minister, it’s not looking good, is it?
The problem for our prime minister, however, is that the underlying facts do not change
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What is the state’s relationship with the girl-child?
There is actually no comprehensive and consistent definition by the State of who a ‘girl-child’ is
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Beyond the vote, how do we progress?
Pakistan’s ruling elite have left little for people to pin their hopes on
