LAST week, the Women Action Forum (WAF) held an event in Karachi on the impact of tribal conflict in Sindh. While Sindhi media regularly reports incidents of violence, the mainstream press covers murders of prominent persons from time to time. The murder
This report is a comprehensive research study, conducted by the Centre for Human Rights and Musawi Private Limited, in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative to evaluate the current state of
As women lack education and financial autonomy in underprivileged areas of Sindh, they often face more financial and psychological stress in case of tribal conflicts. This was stated by speakers at a seminar titled ‘Tribal Conflicts and Impact on Women’ organised by
A much-needed Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC) has been set up in Karachi. The first-of-its-kind facility will provide survivors with legal aid, counselling and medical care. The establishment of ARCC is an important step forward in supporting victims of sexual assault and assisting
KARACHI: A much-needed facility for survivors of sexual violence was established in the port city Friday. The Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC) will remain operational round the clock with proper security at the Police Surgeon Office, Civil Hospital. The facility will serve as a
“Gap Analysis of Legislation Related to Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) in Sindh” is a publication developed through a partnership between the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women and UN Women Pakistan. It provides an in-depth analysis of the existing legal
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to launch a training programme for female bus drivers, specifically for its flagship women-only pink buses. A decision to this effect was taken by Sindh Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon during the
Islamabad:The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) took a significant step in combating gender-based violence (GBV) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday. The MOU emphasises the inclusion and mainstreaming of women with disabilities in their efforts. The
Nuzhat Shirin, chair of the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW), has emphasised the need for continued attention and collaborative efforts to ensure that budgets and policies are aligned to improve the realities of women and girls in the province.
Rape remains a persistent problem in Punjab, with an upward trend in reported cases between 2015 and 2016. However, despite increased reporting, conviction rates remain low, with nearly 96% of accused individuals being acquitted in 2016 and 2017. This study aims to