Tag: women
DRF holds conference to celebrate achievements of women journalists
Digital Rights Foundation organized a conference today celebrating the resilience of women journalists across Pakistan. The event was attended by activists, journalists as well as political representatives.
Man shoots dead daughters for ‘honour’ in Kasur
One Saeed Ahmed, a resident of Nathawali, Kasur, murdered his two teen daughters in the name of 'honour' on July 2. While an FIR has been lodged, the accused is on the run.
Rights Watch | 30 May 2023
Acid attack victim dies from burns
A woman who was attacked with acid in Qabola, Sahiwal has passed away at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore...
“Its a Sin to Be A Woman Here”
Even after 40 days, Aimen;s attacker is at large and the police is not donig much. Only one out of two Pakistani women report violence committed against them. Stigmatized silence isolates the few women who dare to speak out, and the common response is one of disbelief or occasional pity.
Pakistan’s UN Representative’s Statement on Pashtun Culture and Women’s Education Sparks Controversy
Controversy sparks as Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, faces criticism over his statements regarding Pashtun culture and women's education. He clarifies his remarks, stating they were referring to a small minority's perspective and that there is no disrespect meant towards the progressive Pashtun culture.
UN Special Rapporteurs regret situation of forced conversions in Pakistan
January 10, 2023
Staff Report
LAHORE
A letter written by a group of Special Rapporteurs to the Government of Pakistan expresses regret about the current situation of...
Women’s Rights and Online Harassment in Pakistan: The Struggle of the Aurat March Participants
Navigating the dangers of online harassment: Pakistani women's rights activists share their stories
Rights Watch | 14 November 2022
Minor Boy selling toys shot dead by security guard in Karachi’s Clifton area
An 8-year-old boy selling toys in Karachi’s clifton area was shot dead...
Rights Watch | 4 November 2022
40-year-old woman raped and set on fire
Lahore: A 40-year-old woman was set on fire after being raped by her ex-son-in-law in the Sherakot police...
AFGHANISTAN: “An Open Graveyard – No One Should Raise Their Voices”
“This time people were lobbying that the Taliban had made a mistake and they would not repeat it again,” she said. “People who argue that the Taliban brought security and peace in Afghanistan, should not forget that the Taliban were the reason the region was insecure and under conflict and violating human rights. It’s graveyard security – no one should raise their voices.”
