It is the basic human right of every person to live a life free of harm, harassment and abuse. It is a right that should be ensured by the State and is one already enshrined in international law. Women are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to gender-based violence (GBV) with figures...
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FBI sticks to its original verdict on Hillary
In a letter to the US Congressional Committee, FBI director James Comey reaffirmed the Bureaus opinion that Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges, after another round of investigation into the email case. In the letter, Comey says: “Based on our review, we have not changed our conclusions that we expressed in July.”...
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CP 2016 presents an enterprising Pakistan
November 6th, 2016, Karachi, Pakistan: Highlighting artisanal talent in Pakistan with a special focus on women entrepreneurs, Destiny Enterprises, Merayi.com and Wajood Media launch the groundbreaking Colors of Pakistan (CP2016) event in the southern, cosmopolitan city of Karachi. Celebrating the spirit of Pakistan and showcasing everything that makes the country beautiful, the event is poised to...
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Pakistani digital rights advocate wins Human Rights Tulip Award 16
Founder of Digital Rights Foundation and Internet activist striving to alleviate the plight of women in Pakistan, Nighat Dad has been awarded the 2016 Human Rights Tulip Award by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands. The award will be presented to her on the upcoming Human Rights Day, December 10th in The Hague. An...
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HERSELF initiative allies with Facebook to empower Pakistani women
October 5, 2016, Lahore, Pakistan: Punjab Information Technology Boards (PITB) program Herself became the first project in Pakistan to collaborate with Facebooks economic empowerment initiatives. This was announced at the launch ceremony of Herselfs partnership with Facebooks SheMeansBusiness, which was held at Arfa Software Technology Park and attended by more than 300 women from all...
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On GBV and Women in Rural Areas
Gender based violence (GBV) simply refers to any form of violence either sexual, physical or psychological that a victim faces because of their gender. Women are the primary target for gender based violence and one of its major forms is domestic violence either perpetrated by an intimate partner or even the extended family. Contrary to...
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Hopscotch: Bringing Women Effectively Back To Work
October 25th 2016, Dubai, UAE: According to a new survey carried out by the women-only portal Hopscotch, there is a huge disparity between the support females need in order to make their journey back to work a smooth one, and what is currently on offer in the GCC region. Of the types of skills women...
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Disrupting the status quo in STEM
The driving force behind 21st centurys industrial revolution has primarily been advancements made in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). And it is certainly not rocket science to see and perceive that womens participation have played a pivotal role in driving economic growth stemming from these sectors. Ironically, history is replete with...
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Educating The Marginalized in Pakistan
Tell us about Umeed-E-Subh? Umeed-E-Subh (in hope of morning) is a social welfare entity striving to improve community literacy by offering financial and motivational support to orphans, poor and needy students in Pakistan. Our aim is to increase the countrys literacy rate and we strive to create opportunities for students in public schools. Our work...
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UN Women Adopts Sharjah Declaration To Empower Women
Sharjah, UAE: The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has announced the adoption of the Sharjah Declaration that aim to strengthen the resilience of women and girls in the Arab region, on the closing session of the Investing in the Future Conference yesterday (Thursday). The Sharjah Declaration was...