Equality Watch

The Invisible Curfew: Safety, Silence, and the Struggles of Women

The Invisible Curfew: Safety, Silence, and the Struggles of Women

In the quiet hours after sunset, the streets of Pakistan’s cities transform into silent battlegrounds for women asserting their right…
When Rejection Becomes a Death Sentence

When Rejection Becomes a Death Sentence

The murder of Sana Yousuf is not an isolated act of violence. It is a part of a larger script,…
When Books Become a Battlefield: The Struggle of Afghan Girls for Education

When Books Become a Battlefield: The Struggle of Afghan Girls for Education

In a land where silence is forced and dreams are forbidden, this heartfelt narrative unravels the powerful journey of an…
Feminism in Pakistan: Secular and Islamic Feminists and the Need for Political Dialogue

Feminism in Pakistan: Secular and Islamic Feminists and the Need for Political Dialogue

While activism gains momentum through bold initiatives like Aurat March and digital campaigns, internal ideological clashes threaten its sustainability.
Societal Stereotypes, Rather than Economic Factors, Are Barriers to Female Education

Societal Stereotypes, Rather than Economic Factors, Are Barriers to Female Education

In Pakistan, societal stereotypes remain one of the greatest barriers to female education, surpassing even economic challenges. Despite the undeniable…
Rethinking Animal Culling in Pakistan

Rethinking Animal Culling in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the growing stray animal population has led to mass culling practices that raise serious ethical, religious, and governance…
Let the Daughters Rise

Let the Daughters Rise

In Pakistan, deep-rooted patriarchy, cultural misinterpretations of religion, and systemic injustice continue to marginalize women.
Reserved Seats for Women: An Illusion of Empowerment

Reserved Seats for Women: An Illusion of Empowerment

From reserved seats filled by elite figureheads to a lack of real legislative power, women in Pakistani politics face systemic…
Chadar and Chardewari: Women’s Struggles in Pakistan

Chadar and Chardewari: Women’s Struggles in Pakistan

The cultural practices of chadar and chardewari (veils and walls) have long shaped the lives of women in Pakistan, often…
Pakistan and Globalization: Empowering Progress or Deepening Divides?

Pakistan and Globalization: Empowering Progress or Deepening Divides?

Globalization presents both opportunities and challenges for developing nations like Pakistan. While it drives economic growth and improves living standards,…