Women

Abduction and child marriage is a serious crime and violation of human rights Over the years, the laws applicable to rights of religious minorities in Pakistan have shifted from being neutral to blatantly discriminatory. Incident of religious atrocities on Christian, Hindu, Sikh, and other minorities living in Pakistan continue to …

Violence, discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault can blight women’s lives and hold them back from playing a full part in the workplace, society, and the economy. So, taking action to improve women’s rights and safety in our society, should be priority. Women have the right to be free from violence, …

Just how free are women in Saudi Arabia today? The Saudi government has said it supports the empowerment of women and young people. While there have been reforms, including lifting the ban on women driving in June 2018, the arrest and detention of women speaking out against the government appear …

Technology advancements have been a blessing to human beings, and today computers, and mobile devices have become a part of our daily lives. The internet is also a part of the technology that many of us have come to appreciate. Basically, currently, it is the internet that makes the world …

Rape, a sexual assault that is growing at a very rapid rate across the world. The sexual assault of women is noteworthy by its huge social and personal cost to the victims, their families, and ultimately society. We are perfectly aware of the reputation of certain countries in terms of …

By: Sabeen Sheikh Abid So many people are walking around this planet unaware of the impact they have on the people around them. Being self-aware and practicing daily reflection and introspection allows each of us the opportunity to find what we really want out of this precious life. We are …

Child marriage is a truly global problem that cuts across countries, cultures, religions, and ethnicities. This is a growing issue that needs urgently concerted and integrated action required. Child and forced marring represents a violation of virtually all human rights. It deprives children and especially girls of autonomy, freedom and …

Written by: Sabeen Sheikh Abid “Emotional abuse is the silent and constant practice of our society. It demonstrates a lack of awareness and does not highlight in society as a real problem” Feeling insulted and wounded, never measuring up. Walking on eggshells. If these statements are describing your feelings .it …

Written by: Sabeen Sheikh Abid THERE’S SUCH A NEGATIVE CONNOTATION TO FEMINISM? HOW PEOPLE ARE GETTING IT ALL WRONG? WHY HAS FEMINISM BECOME LOADED TERM? First, in case you don’t know the actual definition of feminism. It is the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of political, social, and …

Written by: Sabeen Sheikh Abid Women empowerment is the process by which women gain power and control over their own lives and acquire the ability to make strategic choices. Women empowerment is the complex hard process of ‘Empowering women’. Empowerment can be defined in many ways. However, when talking about …