Women’s rights

The jirga, held in the Awaran district, was organised by Deputy Commissioner Engineer Ayesha Zahri.

Qazi Faez Isa underscored that the Constitution mandates women’s representation across all sectors

NCSW initiates a series of dialogues to address key issues affecting women

Malala Yousafzai calls Taliban rule in Afghanistan 'gender apartheid,' urges it to be a crime against humanity

An Iranian high school student died after falling into a coma in disputed circumstances on the Tehran metro

Senate Democrats, supporters fall nine votes shy of 60 needed for resolution to clear filibuster hurdle

Petitioners challenge denial of permission

Event makes in-person return after two virtual editions due to the pandemic

Officials to discuss way forward as Afghan Taliban indeterminately bar women from working over 'dress code' violations

Abdul Hameed highlights important role women play in the development of Afghan society, condemns 'narrow mindedness'

Poor living conditions, lack of privacy are hallmarks of detention facilities across Punjab

Gang rapes, 'honour killing', 'stove burns' reported

Claims that move comes after religious clergy protested against the sports event

AIOU seminar urges Muslims to differentiate between religion and civilisation to solve problems

Imran says won’t give NRO in his life; urges women’s empowerment

MoU signed for joint efforts on the issue in K-P

Many went on to narrate the highlights of the debate amid strong victim-blaming and slut-shaming

Sherry Rehman talks Womansplaining and the importance of engaging with the state in order to bring about change

With Taliban on a roll, human rights — especially those concerning women — have come under a sharp focus

“Thousands of women are cut off from society due to the illness, are being forced to live an isolated life”

Pakistan Women's Foundation for Peace calls for gender equity

Participants at Mehnatkash Aurat rally call for rights of women workers, present a charter of demands

Second Women’s Conference commences at Arts Council with speakers highlighting struggles

Scandinavian state faces a moment of reckoning with its delayed MeToo movement

Scores gather outside KPC in protest against Lahore motorway gang-rape, demand structural change

Photographs of the growing resistance against patriarchy are a testament to the plight of women

Google doodle's mandala animation honours the history and significance of International Women's Day

Weinstein faces up to life in prison if convicted on the top counts, predatory sexual assault

I'm illiterate... but my daughters’ education is valuable to me as there's no female doctor in our area, says Mia Khan

The spokesperson says girls education a must for progress

Research shows world is way off track to meet 2030 deadline for achieving gender equality

Rawat police have registered a case after the statement of the victim

Dispute resolution systems introduced by govt need legal cover, say women rights experts

Assault and harassment are serious crimes and police need to be responsive to the needs of survivors

Our lawmakers should focus on implementing a smooth process for women seeking protection with the state

21% of underage girls in Pakistan are married off without consent

The public service campaign will span over the course of seven months releasing 14 short animated films

Men are not allowed to attend, perform or even check tickets

Harvard graduate was asked to reveal menstrual pad as part of 'intrusive' screening process

Say there is need to end gender discrimination

A Nikahnama is a legally binding civil contract that lays out rights and obligations agreed upon by both parties

Saudi Arabia detained two more women's rights advocates earlier this month and imposed a travel ban on several others

Most of the occupied buildings remained in the service of anything but the development of women

A woman’s role today is so much more and despite challenges, women in Pakistan have time and again broken barriers

There is ample evidence that investing in women is the most effective way to lift communities

Massive crowd gathered for funeral prayers at Gaddafi stadium to pay their final respects

Council of Senior Scholars member Sheikh Abdullah al-Mutlaq issued statement during his his TV programme

he launching ceremony was organised by Blue Veins

2017 brought a reminder to many that women's rights have a long road ahead

Chief executive officers of 16 companies signed the statement of support for women empowerment principles