Victory for women
THE town of Karak in KP is located in a society known to uphold tribal customs and traditions, even if they exact a tremendous cost. Even here, however, things are…
Women’s unfinished struggle
Inheritance for women in Pakistan is not just a legal issue but a deeply entrenched societal struggle. While Islamic law and the constitution of Pakistan unequivocally guarantee women their rightful…
As women rise, nations thrive
Across the world, we have seen extraordinary achievements by women. They lead nations, drive scientific breakthroughs and transform communities. Yet, for millions of women and girls, barriers remain. In South…
Terrorism vs status of women
There is a strange coincidence in the timing of a major terrorist attack on the high-security Bannu Cantonment in Pakistan early this week and the release of the Global Terrorism…
Why women earn less – and how to fix it
In many countries around the world, women earn substantially less than men. This earning differential, which is also known as the gender pay gap (GPG), is estimated to be around…
Let women lead
Pakistan stands at a turning point. Every year, on International Women’s Day, we hear grand speeches about empowerment and progress. Yet, for millions of women across the country, those words…
Against women
THE world is angry — and in most places, women bear the brunt of this anger. This International Women’s Day, the latest report by UN Women states that one in four countries…
Why clean water is a women’s issue
The Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6 or Global Goal 6) declares the importance of achieving ‘Clean water and sanitation for all’. It is one of the 17 SDGs established…
Uplifting women for climate resilience
The world faces a significant global challenge in addressing climate change, which disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. These countries are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources and infrastructure,…
Women’s unfinished revolution
Women’s political participation in shaping political discourse has remained minimal despite their significant proportion of the total population. Globally, there is an increasing focus on creating gender-balanced societies to address…
