Born in 1954, now a mother of four children, Ruqsana was a force to be reckoned with. Raised in the heart of her village, in a sturdy, concrete home, with a section in the middle without a roof. Not due to any natural disaster, but rather made so that she could grow a plethora of plants.
Read More“I wish she’d said something different, but patriarchy is as prevalent around the world as racism and xenophobia are. We can’t hide from it, not even here.” ― Raquel Cepeda, Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina Pakistan is well known for harboring an awfully patriarchal culture. Girls marry at a young age, have children and are expected to be dutiful wives and remain in seclusion.
Read MoreAmong the plethora of problems which deter Pakistan from setting sail on the path of development and prosperity, perhaps the most unfortunate and regrettable one is the lack of education for women. While Pakistan has produced Malala Yousafzais and Arfa Karims, millions of Pakistani girls are deprived of the chance to go to school and tap into their potential. They are deprived of the opportunity to stand on their feet and be aware of their own rights and responsibilities…
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