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Successful ‘Campaign against Domestic Violence and Discriminatory Laws’ meetings

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

“It’s not God’s law but an instrument of oppression against women.” This comment was made by speakers and participants during seminars organis

Yet another victim of rape fighting for justice

Tuesday, September 20th, 2005

Every day 8 rape cases are reported but for every case reported there are two that go unreported in Pakistan. Two weeks ago ‘The News’, an Pak

Mukhtar Mai, a rape victim in search of justice

Friday, March 18th, 2005

Despite all the claims of the present regime, women are still facing a horrific situation in Pakistan. Domestic violence, sexual harassment, rape,

Musharraf’s hypocrisy won’t end violence to women. National Assembly in Pakistan passes a Bill on ‘honour killings’.

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2004

It declares that anyone committing such a crime will be guilty of “intentional murder”. The government says that this Bill is an historic step for