United Nations human rights rapporteurs have expressed outrage at the reported rise in abductions, forced marriages, and conversions of underage girls and young women of religious minorities in Pakistan, and have called for immediate action to end such practices, penalize the criminals and ensure justice for victims. “We urge the government to take immediate steps […] The post UN Concerned At Rise In Forced Conversions, Child Marriages In Pakistan appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
The apparently beautiful and benign tradition of dowry tied with lavish weddings is undoubtedly, one of the most misconstrued, marginalised and miscalculated forms of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Almost three decades ago when one started to consciously participate in activism to combat abuses against women, there […] The post Unacknowledged Violence: Dowry, A Form Of Abuse appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
The Supreme Court has recently issued its detailed reasons for its opinion on the Presidential Reference regarding defections. Justice Munib Akhter, a powerhouse in his own right, must be praised for his masterful articulation of legal principles, and his robust and persuasive answers to the questions posed by the President. However, despite the richness of the […] The post The ‘Living Tree’ appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
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