Afghan Women Under the Veil of Fear
Afghan women face severe oppression under the Taliban, deprived of education, freedom, and basic human rights. Once thriving, Afghanistan now imposes extreme restrictions, banning girls’ education and limiting women’s employment. Despite the repression, Afghan women continue to advocate for their rights, seeking a brighter, more liberated future.
The Plights of Girls’ Education in Balochistan
Girls’ education in Balochistan faces significant challenges, including deep-rooted cultural norms, economic constraints, and inadequate infrastructure. Despite efforts by NGOs and government initiatives, progress remains slow. Addressing these barriers through community-based initiatives, public-private partnerships, and gender-sensitive policies is essential for improving educational access and fostering long-term socio-economic development.
Socio-economic Issues of Transgenders in Pakistan
According to UNDP, the transgender community in Pakistan faces serious and significant challenges because of the prevalent ‘transphobia’ culture. Such hate toward the already marginalized community results in denial of their legal, socio-economic, and political rights.
Rape Cases in Pakistan: A Growing Crisis
Pakistan has become one of the countries where women are not even safe in their homes or any other social place, for instance: academic institutions and working sites due patriarchy and the lack of implementation of the women protection laws.
Honor Killings in Pakistan: A Deep-Rooted Instrument of Gender Based Violence and Social Control
In patriarchal societies like Pakistan, women may be abused or killed for defying societal expectations, reinforcing gender roles and increasing the likelihood of honor killing when these roles are challenged.
Women Education Ensures National Progress
An educated girl contributes significantly to both her family and nation. She can serve as a teacher, nurse, doctor, administrator, soldier, policewoman, reporter, athlete, and more. This multifaceted potential highlights the importance of female education.
Human Rights have a Skin Colour
Unfortunately, the Western sense of imperialism and arrogance has overshadowed the basic human instinct of many Westerners who take pride in their ‘white color.’ For them, ‘white’ equals a human being, while any other shade falls short of it.
The Misconception of Unconditional Love: Why Love Should Be Conditional
Love should be conditional on being mindful and considerate of each other’s past traumas and trigger points. Understanding and empathizing with each other’s vulnerabilities can strengthen the bond and prevent unintentional harm.
Ending Child Marriage in Pakistan: A Human Rights Imperative
Despite being prohibited by the relevant laws enforced in the country, the deplorable practice of child marriages remained unabated in Pakistan
The Plight of Girls’ Education in Erstwhile FATA
The existence of thousands of ghost schools repurposed as hujras or animal shelters poses a threat to girls’ access to education rights in former FATA.
