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First-ever women's issues jirga held in Balochistan
The jirga, held in the Awaran district, was organised by Deputy Commissioner Engineer Ayesha Zahri.
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CJP stresses women’s rights in property
Qazi Faez Isa underscored that the Constitution mandates women’s representation across all sectors
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National agenda for women’s rights launched
NCSW initiates a series of dialogues to address key issues affecting women
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Taliban rule 'made girlhood illegal', says Malala
Malala Yousafzai calls Taliban rule in Afghanistan 'gender apartheid,' urges it to be a crime against humanity
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Iran teen dies month after Tehran metro incident
An Iranian high school student died after falling into a coma in disputed circumstances on the Tehran metro
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US Equal Rights Amd blocked again, a century after introduction
Senate Democrats, supporters fall nine votes shy of 60 needed for resolution to clear filibuster hurdle
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Aurat March: LHC summons DC, SP
Petitioners challenge denial of permission
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Women festival hopes to bridge gaps
Event makes in-person return after two virtual editions due to the pandemic
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Women staff ban: Top UN, NGO officials to meet over Taliban policy
Officials to discuss way forward as Afghan Taliban indeterminately bar women from working over 'dress code' violations
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Afghan religious scholar urges Taliban to support women's rights
Abdul Hameed highlights important role women play in the development of Afghan society, condemns 'narrow mindedness'
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Women continue to suffer in jails
Poor living conditions, lack of privacy are hallmarks of detention facilities across Punjab
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Sharp rise in violence against women
Gang rapes, 'honour killing', 'stove burns' reported
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'Under pressure': G-B govt cancels Women's Sports Gala, announces Meena Bazar instead
Claims that move comes after religious clergy protested against the sports event
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Women’s rights in light of Islam discussed
AIOU seminar urges Muslims to differentiate between religion and civilisation to solve problems
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Embattled PM vows to defeat ‘clique of looters’
Imran says won’t give NRO in his life; urges women’s empowerment
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Awareness about women’s right to inheritance urged
MoU signed for joint efforts on the issue in K-P
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The Pakistani Twitter space on feminism that lasted for 12 hours
Many went on to narrate the highlights of the debate amid strong victim-blaming and slut-shaming
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Knock down the house
Sherry Rehman talks Womansplaining and the importance of engaging with the state in order to bring about change
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Women rights under a Taliban rule
With Taliban on a roll, human rights — especially those concerning women — have come under a sharp focus
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Fistula afflicts around 5,000 women annually in Pakistan
“Thousands of women are cut off from society due to the illness, are being forced to live an isolated life”
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‘Home-based women workers more in number, yet paid less’
Pakistan Women's Foundation for Peace calls for gender equity
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Women workers — the reserve army of unorganised economies
Participants at Mehnatkash Aurat rally call for rights of women workers, present a charter of demands
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Voices raised for rights ahead of Women’s Day
Second Women’s Conference commences at Arts Council with speakers highlighting struggles
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In Denmark, rights activists bemoan Poland's ‘anti-women’ ruling
Scandinavian state faces a moment of reckoning with its delayed MeToo movement
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‘Izzat nahi, insaan hai aurat’
Scores gather outside KPC in protest against Lahore motorway gang-rape, demand structural change
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#AuratMarch2020: Images too loud for a modest nation
Photographs of the growing resistance against patriarchy are a testament to the plight of women
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Google celebrates International Women's Day with 3D mandala doodle
Google doodle's mandala animation honours the history and significance of International Women's Day
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#MeToo: Vetting jurors in Weinstein case will be a challenge
Weinstein faces up to life in prison if convicted on the top counts, predatory sexual assault
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#MiaKhan: Twitterati hail Afghan father dedicated to educating his daughters
I'm illiterate... but my daughters’ education is valuable to me as there's no female doctor in our area, says Mia Khan
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Govt vows to uphold women’s rights
The spokesperson says girls education a must for progress
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It's (still) a man's world as equality pledges fail 1.4 billion women
Research shows world is way off track to meet 2030 deadline for achieving gender equality
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Woman allegedly gang-raped by policemen in Rawalpindi
Rawat police have registered a case after the statement of the victim
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Violence, fear impede women’s access to justice
Dispute resolution systems introduced by govt need legal cover, say women rights experts
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Cut, burn and kill
Assault and harassment are serious crimes and police need to be responsive to the needs of survivors
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Damaging our family systems
Our lawmakers should focus on implementing a smooth process for women seeking protection with the state
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A list of things other than cookies
21% of underage girls in Pakistan are married off without consent
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy educates women on legal rights in new web series 'Aagahi'
The public service campaign will span over the course of seven months releasing 14 short animated films
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Breaking stereotypes: India's women-only comedy show tackles bias
Men are not allowed to attend, perform or even check tickets
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Muslim-American woman forced to undergo 'private' security check files complaint
Harvard graduate was asked to reveal menstrual pad as part of 'intrusive' screening process
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Women must fight for their rights: speakers
Say there is need to end gender discrimination
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Women’s rights under family law
A Nikahnama is a legally binding civil contract that lays out rights and obligations agreed upon by both parties
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Saudi Arabia arrests more women's rights activists- HRW
Saudi Arabia detained two more women's rights advocates earlier this month and imposed a travel ban on several others
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Illegal occupation
Most of the occupied buildings remained in the service of anything but the development of women
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Changing your inner self
A woman’s role today is so much more and despite challenges, women in Pakistan have time and again broken barriers
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Progress for women is progress for all
There is ample evidence that investing in women is the most effective way to lift communities
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Thousands bid adieu to Asma Jahangir
Massive crowd gathered for funeral prayers at Gaddafi stadium to pay their final respects
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Abayas not necessary attire for Saudi women
Council of Senior Scholars member Sheikh Abdullah al-Mutlaq issued statement during his his TV programme
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To address women issues, KPCSW launches website
he launching ceremony was organised by Blue Veins
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From pink pussyhats to rape laws, how women's rights advanced despite adversity in 2017
2017 brought a reminder to many that women's rights have a long road ahead
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‘Employers should respect womens’ rights’
Chief executive officers of 16 companies signed the statement of support for women empowerment principles