By Gulnaz Shaikh Climate, Cultural, and Social Activist The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative celebrated annually to highlight the injustices women face and advocate for their rights. Throughout these 16 days, organizations and women-centric institutions shed light on various forms of discrimination. Among these,
By Maria Farrukh Have you ever heard the phrase, “May Allah give you a cute baby boy,” instead of simply saying, “May Allah bless you with a healthy child,” regardless of whether it’s a boy or girl? Our society is often biased in this regard. When a woman is pregnant
By Syeda Fatima Shahid Beauty standards are all about body types, facial features and overall physical appearance of women. These standards evolve with time and vary across different cultures. They are significantly influenced by old trends, cultural beliefs, and how the media represents them. Beauty standards often lead to discrimination
By Syeda Fatima Shahid Motherhood is an experience filled with love, responsibilities and various challenges. It provides you a sense of purpose and growth along with cherishing pleasures of motherhood. The unconditional love between a mother and her child feels unparalleled. It is a deep and indispensable bond that brings
By Syeda Fatima Shahid Have you ever regretted not speaking up at any point of your life? For many women, speaking up and standing strong for themselves can be incredibly challenging. Whether due to societal pressures, fear of judgement, or internal doubts, we often find ourselves holding back when we
By Syeda Fatima Shahid Living in a contemporary society, 53% of Pakistanis support the concept of dowry. They openly demand and receive it in the name of tradition or culture. This practice has become so common that people often neglect the negative aspect it holds and nothing seems unfair or
By Syeda Fatima Shahid This cultural phenomenon of “what will people say” is the most common yet hurtful question for a woman. The question depicts that others’ opinions matter more than your wants and desires. Surviving as a woman in our society is already challenging, and we’re often judged by
By Syeda Fatima Shahid “What did you even do all day?” It’s a common question many women hear from their partners. Some men may not realize that managing a home is a full-time job. They might think only office work counts as real work, overlooking the hard work women put into
By Syeda Fatima Shahid Taboo refers to something that is offensive, socially unacceptable, and avertible. On the other hand, periods are the regular discharge of blood that occurs as part of a woman’s monthly cycle. The question arises: why do these two words, ‘periods’ and ‘taboo’, go hand in hand
By Syeda Fatima Shahid In Pakistan, despite 45% of women graduating, only 25% pursue careers. What stops them? Why do they choose not to work? Why do they not strive for financial independence? What causes them to abandon their dreams? These questions highlight a dilemma for women as tragic as
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