Posted by | May 2, 2016
Tracking HERstory

Who were Fahmida Allahbuksh, Samia Sarwar, or Saima Waheed and why they were significant women in Pakistani history? What happened in Lahore in 1983? Why are women burning dupattas in...

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Posted by | March 24, 2015
Why “Rape-Prevention” Gimmicks Contribute To Rape Culture

We live in an age of innovation and creativity. There seems to be no limit to human imagination, and four students from North Carolina State University, have proved this to...

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Posted by | September 5, 2014
What do Jennifer Lawrence’s Nudes Tell You About Privacy?

This blog was first published in Dawn.   The internet was taken by storm when nude pictures of over a 100 celebrities were leaked and published on the internet. They...

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Posted by | August 22, 2014
It’s Your Fault- A Pakistani Guide To Rape Culture Part II

This is the second of a two-part article on rape culture, how it exists in Pakistan, and how it can be dismantled. In the first part of this article, we...

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Posted by | July 24, 2014
A Guide to Gender-Neutral Language

A Guide to Gender-Neutral Language Gender-inclusive language or gender-neutral language is written and spoken language that does not a) specify or indicate gender in any way and b) as a...

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Posted by | July 22, 2014
It’s Your Fault- A Pakistani Guide To Rape Culture

This is the first of a two-part article on rape culture, how it exists in Pakistan, and how it can be dismantled Once again, the country is wracked with anger...

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Posted by | June 18, 2014
Rape In A Time Of Social Media

On 14th May, several newspapers reported the gang-rape of a young college girl. Such stories are not uncommon in Pakistan, but what slowly unfolded over the days was more than...

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