October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the disease, encourage early detection, and support patients and survivors. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, and despite medical advances, it continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year. According to the World Health … Read more
In Pakistan’s arid landscapes, where the mighty Indus River weaves through its terrain, the gender dimensions of climate change paint a stark reality. According to recent data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, women constitute 70% of the agricultural workforce. Yet they own merely 3% of the land—a sobering statistic that underscores the profound gender disparities. Around the … Read more
London, 9 April 2024 (WAI):  The United Kingdom is committed to advancing women’s participation in peacebuilding and security efforts. In a recent landmark event, Air Commodore Nicola Thomas, the UK’s Air Attach to the United States, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on women, peace, and security at the Women’s Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The … Read more
Women are commemorating the Aurat March’s seventh year. A few women organized demonstrations in 2018 to demand legal protection and economic and political visibility, which sparked the phenomenon known as the Aurat march. Nevertheless, women have already taken to the highways to advocate for their rights. The history of the Aurat March traces back to … Read more
Islamabad, 9 March 2023 (WAI): The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan proudly announces the commencement of the fourth Pakistan cohort of the “Academy for Women Entrepreneurs” (AWE) program. The launch event occurred at the Lincoln Reading Lounge at the National Library of Pakistan, where Bettina Malone, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, inaugurated this year’s cohort. The … Read more
Women’s Day, also known as International Women’s Day, originates in the late 19th and early 20th century women’s rights movement. The first National Women’s Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909, in honor of garment workers who went on strike for better wages and working conditions. The Day was later adopted … Read more
On this Women’s Day, as we celebrate women’s remarkable achievements and resilience worldwide, it is essential to reflect on initiatives that empower and uplift women in meaningful ways. One such initiative is the JAARI Fellowship, facilitated by the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) and implemented by Parindey in Pakistan and Tartak in Nepal, which gives South Asian … Read more
Begum Shaista Ikramullah was the first female representative of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. She was born to an intellectual family in Calcutta on July 22, 1915. Her father, Hassan Suhrawardy, studied medicine in Calcutta and England and worked for the East India Railway. Descended from Mughal landowners, Begum Shaista Ikramullah’s mother embodied a … Read more
On this International Women’s Day, we honor and commemorate the extraordinary accomplishments of women who have overcome adversity, dispelled preconceptions, and come to represent strength and empowerment. Amina Shabbir is one of these fantastic people whose story embodies the transformational power of willpower, steadfast support, and unshakable endurance. Born into a conservative family where opportunities … Read more
In the heart of a conservative community in Pakistan, where antiquated customs held sway and women were often silenced, there emerged a hope and defiance named Kalsoom Brohi. She is a story of resilience, courage, and unyielding determination to challenge the entrenched norms that shackled women’s rights and perpetuated violence in the name of honor. … Read more
