Violence Against Women and Our Criminal Silence
As the first rays of morning sun awaken the slumbering city, thousands of homes bear witness to the tears of women, silently echoing the tragic reality we choose to ignore…
Gender Inclusiveness: A Path to Countering Violence and Extremism in Pashtun Society
In Pashtun society, gender-based violence and extremism pose serious challenges, largely fueled by deeply entrenched patriarchal norms that restrict women’s involvement in public life. These issues are closely linked, as…
Bangladesh Passes New Women Child Protection Law After Rape and Death of 8-Year-Old
Dhaka (Agencies): Bangladesh has passed a new law aimed at expediting the investigation and trial process in rape cases, following national outrage over the rape and death of an eight-year-old…
International Women’s Day is for the few, not the many
Every March 8, the world is flooded with glossy campaigns urging us to “accelerate action” and “inspire inclusion”. International Women’s Day has become a polished, PR-friendly spectacle where corporate sponsors…
Indian Dr Rape: Police Volunteer Convicted in Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in Kolkata
Kolkata (Agencies): A police volunteer has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata,…
The Role of Women in Pakistan’s Economic Growth
Women are a vital force in Pakistan’s economy, contributing in countless ways that often go unnoticed. From rural villages to urban cities, they are reshaping industries and driving progress despite…
Microfinance and the Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh: Assistance to the Economy during the Post-Hasina Administration Transition (2024)
By : Eeman Gul In Bangladesh, microfinance has been an effective instrument for supporting female entrepreneurs, especially throughout the transition to the post-Hasina regime. Conventional gender roles and socioeconomic inequality…
Sexual and Physical Harassment
Harassment is a word that describes “any kind of ongoing torment by other with someone else”, word Sexual means “relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes”. Harassment is…
Domestic Violence and Abuse in Pakistan
One of the significant social problems still prevalent in Pakistan is domestic violence which has social acceptance. It still continues to a large extent, even with the support of the…
Assault on Army Officer’s Fiancée Sparks Outrage in India
New Delhi (Agencies): In a deeply troubling incident, Ankita Pradhan, the fiancée of an Indian Army officer and daughter of a retired Army officer, has alleged that she was assaulted…