Every year on International Women’s Day, the world celebrates progress, empowerment, and the resilience of women. Speeches are delivered, campaigns are launched, and powerful slogans about equality echo across the globe. Yet behind these celebrations, uncomfortable realities often remain hidden in the shadows. Some stories rarely receive the attention they deserve, […]
In Islamabad, the numbers do not lie—they accuse. Between January and June 2025, 373 cases of violence against women were reported in the federal capital. Not a single one resulted in a conviction. Not for rape. Not for kidnapping. Not for physical abuse. Not for harassment, cybercrime, or even honour killings. […]
The year 2024 brought immense pain and suffering to countless women in Pakistan. Over 5,112 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide, revealing the widespread and deeply entrenched nature of this crisis. These figures are more than numbers; they reflect the lives of women and girls who faced unimaginable pain. In […]