gender-based violence

Bakhtawar Ahmed Karachi: Pakistan has started a new chapter in its politics after the 2024 general elections. But the country is facing tough times with big problems like unstable economy and politics, lots of people without jobs, prices…

News Desk United Nations: Pakistan Friday underscored the need for women to be included in peace processes so that the resulting agreement is more durable and better implemented. "In order to be sustainable, peace processes must…

News Desk Islamabad: Nilofar Bakhtiar, Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), underscored the urgent need to confront prevalent gender disparities and the alarming issue of gender-based violence (GBV) and…

Asem Mustafa Awan In the shadows of a conservative society, where religious values are held dear, veiled women are pushed to the brink of desperation, compelling them to emerge from the sanctity of their homes in search of a livelihood.…

Muhammad Yousaf Lahore: Despite the enactment of key legislation and sustained efforts to curb domestic violence, the problem continues to persist across societies due to weak enforcement and entrenched socio-cultural norms, said…

Marium Mangi Karachi: Ah, the age-old quest for equality! You know, that noble pursuit where everyone should be treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, race or any other arbitrary factor. But plot twist: equality…

Tahira Adam Khan Loralai, Balochistan: “I am a victim of gender-based violence (GBV) and I believe the root cause is the nature of male dominance. I’m financially independent, yet my in-laws continue to put pressure on me and harass me.…

News Desk Islamabad: As many as 771 cases of violence against women in Sindh while 142 cases of violence against children were reported during the first four months of 2023, according to a report released by Sustainable Social…

News Desk Islamabad: “Gender-based violence (GBV) is often underreported and unrecognised. Helplines working to respond to GBV across Pakistan must work together to provide services to survivors through strong collaboration among…

Staff Report Lahore: Speakers at an event on Wednesday said legislation must be introduced to stop coerced faith conversions, and the pro-women laws ought to be implemented to address the crimes faced by girls and women involving child…