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Women Empowerment in Pakistan
Women Empowerment in Pakistan
on its way...........
Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah said, " “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are
side by side with you; we are victims of evil customs. It is a crime
against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the
houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable
condition in which our women have to live.” well its a very well self explanatory quote, Jinnah said in 1947, a hot topic for discussion and most needed action of these days around the globe.
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| Pakistani women gradually get confidence |
Women's situation in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the women have no contribution in most activities or decision making, and this can be seen as a major obstacle towards development. And women’s participation in civil and social activities, and their contribution on a national and international level, is necessary in order to progress gender equality and reduce gender disparities, thus steering the country towards development. Furthermore, there is no doubt that without women’s participation, a country is unable to achieve success in matters relating to politics, sports, and the economy etc.Women possess equal rights, as much as men do in progressing development – be at home, or in formal or informal environments, women are taking their responsibilities seriously, and in a sincere and committed way.
The women make more than half
the population of the country, but sadly they are not treated well. Struggle from different non governmental organizations and some courageous women of the country to make a change in their lives showing
a ray of hope to every female. Domestic violence is one the harsh
realities of a Pakistani women. Activists who work for women cause say
that many women remain in violent relationships because they believe
they must obey their husbands and that divorce is a shame. Majority of the women population has same thoughts because of lack of education. One third of women in Pakistan are uneducated and have very little concept about making their own choices.
According to a report of NGO White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) Pakistani women are subject to increasing abuse.
Increased cases of violence are being reported each year in Pakistan.
According to the report: “sexual harassment at the workplace, abuse,
beating, and rape were some of the forms of violence against women.”
Misconception about women empowerment
In general, few people have misconception that women empowerment and
gender equality is a foreign agenda, people
also think that women empowerment will destroy their society set up and
women will not obey their husbands or their family, but its only misconception women all over the
world have been facing challenges and gender inequalities since the
beginnings of history.
According to Quran and Hadith
Quran and the Hadith both also emphasize on the protection of the rights of women,
including the rights of education, worship, freedom of opinion, choice
of spouse, economic freedom and social role.
So what should we do ?
Pakistan government has taken many measures to enhance the
participation of women in economic sphere but instead of all this, there
is a terrible need to upgrade the status of women in society and it is only
possible through giving them protection legally and mentally. She should
be given access and control over resources. An effective mechanism
should be institutionalized to enable the women in decision making at
all levels. Subject of gender studies should be introduced from
secondary level in the course curriculum, provision of women friendly
infrastructure and environment at workplace, research and documentation
on the achievements of women and launching of awareness raising
campaigns among citizens on gender and development.
Pakistani women can achieve their goal by joining hands together and
motivating each other. Educate women which will ensure awareness of what
is happening to women around the world today is an essential step
towards improving their situation. It is a surprising fact that women
are made to do some of the things simply because of the fact that they
are women. No one can change the world by themselves, but many people
doing a little can make a real difference in the society.
Women and Men Need to Pull Together and Unite Forces:
A famous Pakistani saying :“A man and a woman are like two wheels of a cart. The cart can move fast and safely when both of them are pulling the cart in the same direction, and with equal strength, but if one of the wheels is damage, nothing will be possible.”
Bottom Line
No developing country or society can afford to ignore the role of a woman, if it desires progress.Click here to watch a video about women empowerment in Pakistan.
Readers, need your feedback and your views about the issue.
Violence against women rise in Pakistan.
Violence against women rise in Pakistan.
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| violence against women raise in Pakistan |
In 2011 Violence against women in Pakistan has been increased 6.74 per cent as compared to 2010.
A newly issued report of Aurat Foundation (AF) a leading women’s rights organization. Says that , “8539 different incidents of violence occurred against
women in different parts of Pakistan which shows 6.74 per cent increase
in violence against women in 2011 as compared to 2010.”
The report says the number of violence against women remained high in
Punjab where 6188 cases of violence against women have been registered,
1316 in Sindh, 694 in Kyber Pakhtunkhowa (KPK) and 193 in Balochistan.
“322 women were killed in the name of honour in Punjab, 266 in Sindh, 86
in Balochistan and 30 cases were surfaced in KPK in 2011” the report
added. According to the report the number of reported cases of rape and gang rape are 827 and 734 have been reported in Punjab. for more click here
In Pakistan the total population is 180million, amongst which women make 51% of the whole population. There have been 2nd class citizenship given to women. The laws against domestic violence is not executed at all. In the year 2011 more than 8,000 cases of offenses against women were reported in media. The unreported are still beneath the attention of laws.
At any day, pick a news paper, you will find a report about violence of any kind against women.
2. Pakistani women denied right to work late.
In Pakistan the total population is 180million, amongst which women make 51% of the whole population. There have been 2nd class citizenship given to women. The laws against domestic violence is not executed at all. In the year 2011 more than 8,000 cases of offenses against women were reported in media. The unreported are still beneath the attention of laws.
At any day, pick a news paper, you will find a report about violence of any kind against women.
What are the forms of violence against women?
In Pakistan, in addition to the obvious brutalities to victimize
females such as the physical and psychological violence, gross injustice
like lack of independence to women in their personal choices and the
absence of fair opportunities in life exists as well. In most cases,
society and culture work hand in hand against the common Pakistani
woman. Below are some examples:
- This all happens in our society because we live in a society where men were and are still considered to be the bread-winner.
- Parents pampering the boy child and discriminating the girl child which gives a superiority complex to most typical males in our society.
- Illiteracy and extremism is a big cause.
- Forced marriages are still a form of torture prevalent throughout the country.
The United Nations estimates that nearly 70 per cent of women in the world suffer from some form of violence during their lifetime; in Pakistan perhaps the percentage is even higher. for more click here. The bottom line is violence prevails because we allow it to.
The time has come that we should take a stand and try to stop all kinds of violence against women in our own households and the women who work outside their homes.
Watch this video..... think!!!!
I hope you will do your part and will rise at least your voice against the Violence. you can register your voice by commenting on this blog.....Speak up!!!!!
Sharm un ko Magar naheen Ateee.........
Sharm un ko Magar naheen Ateee.........
(Still need to work hard to achieve the require results)
A ruckus was created in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday when Unification Bloc leader Sheikh Alauddin passed vulgar remarks against women MPAs in the opposition,
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| women assembly member fighting |
Women Parliament members walk out from assembly
I was not shocked when i read this news and watch it on TV, because i knew that although these people
( men ) are sitting in the most respectable place of the country, but I don't forget that these people are representing our common people, and the majority of our common people still not ready to give the right place to the women and don't want to accept the reality that women also have the rights as well as they have.
http://goo.gl/2tHLP
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| Female MPAs throw shoes at belligerent Sheikh Alauddin |
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