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 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
NOORI empowers women by providing knowledge, resources, and support to help them tackle personal and professional challenges. We’re excited to announce the success of our recent online session, ‘Stress Management,’ which raised awareness about mental health and offered practical strategies for managing stress effectively. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has
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 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
We are thrilled to share the success of our recent online talk, “Women and Climate Change,” hosted by NOORI. The event focused on women’s unique challenges and vital contributions to the fight against climate change. The talk was facilitated by Miss Pirah Aijaz, the founder of NOORI, and featured a
We have something exciting to share with you! NOORI organized an online art competition this Mother’s Day to celebrate and honor motherhood. The aim was to encourage women to express their feelings about mothers and motherhood through various forms of art and writeups. It was organized in collaboration with the
By Fabeha Ahmed “Should I do something? … It is okay to intervene?” Ever felt like you’ve witnessed someone in an uncomfortable situation and had no idea whether to respond or even how to? A majority of women would agree that they have been harassed in some form at least
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