activism

Tahira Khan  Loralai: “Conducting vaccine campaigns in extreme temperatures for meager wages is an arduous task. Rain or freezing temperatures, we must reach remote areas. Equally disheartening is the behavior of some locals, who ask…

News Desk Islamabad: Veteran journalist and media rights activist Nasir Zaidi has been awarded the prestigious "Ahfaz ur Rahman Award for Courage and Freedom of Expression." A four-member committee responsible for selecting the…

News Desk   Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has initiated an awareness campaign to advocate for the recognition of the right to health as a fundamental entitlement enshrined in the constitution, ensuring…

Faisal Saleem Khanewal: With just few hours remaining until the 2024 general elections, women residing in the suburbs of Moharipur, Dharnal, or Sahiwal express persistent concerns about potential social boycotts due to their decision to…

News Desk Islamabad: A new study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) emphasises the gendered character of identities, associating women with gendered identities, males with patriotic and ethicised identities, and…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the grand tapestry of nation-building, there exists a group of unsung heroes whose influence knows no bounds. These educators are the backbone, shaping not just the minds of the future but also the very…

News Desk Peshawar: Violence against women in elections (VAWE) is a pervasive challenge in Pakistan that undermines women’s equal access to the democratic process as voters, candidates, polling staff, polling agents and elected leaders,…

News Desk Islamabad: There is a pressing need to make substantial strides in women’s empowerment within the policing domain. By empowering women within the police force, we are not only advancing gender equality but also enhancing the…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan urgently needed the financial inclusion of women to turn fifty percent of its population into a productive workforce. Assisting women with the promotion of their fledgling businesses through information…

News Desk United Nations: In an effort to promote gender equality and protect every woman and girl’s right to education, Pakistan has called for closing the digital gender gap at the United Nations. Speaking at an expert panel of UN…