feminist

Hazrat Khadija R.A: Islam’s first feminist

On her death anniversary, we’re looking at the remarkable life of Hazrat Khadija

4 years ago

The creative side of resistance: Illustrators who use their art to protest

Some of these women have faced cyber-bullying for their work, but that hasn't stopped them from standing up against the…

4 years ago

Churails removed from ZEE5 for Pakistani audience

KARACHI: If you are an artist from Pakistan with an uncommon vision for content, chances are, you may be scared to…

4 years ago

It isn’t religion but patriarchy that doesn’t allow us to dance: Sheema Kermani

With experience that spans over 40 years, the activist and dancer speaks about dance as an art form and the…

4 years ago

Pakistani filmmaker Shehzad Hameed Ahmad bags an award for championing gender equality

Shehzad Hameed Ahmad was honoured by United Women Singapore for furthering the movement of gender equality through his films

4 years ago

I was a misogynist: Jameela Jamil

Feminist-actress Jameela Jamil has always maintained that it's never too late to unlearn the harmful notions society has ingrained in…

3 years ago

Here’s how toxic masculinity is restrictive for men

KARACHI: "Mard ko dard nahi hota.", "Mard routa nahi hai.","Mardaangi dekhao" are just some common sayings in a society that is…

3 years ago

Mahira Khan makes it to BBC’s Top 100 Women 2020

KARACHI: Mahira Khan has been a vocal opponent of social issues that surround women, clearly knows what feminism means, and has from…

3 years ago

UN Women pens down ways in which you can help end violence against women

"It’s important to remember that when discussing cases of sexual violence, a victim’s sobriety, clothes, and sexuality are irrelevant."

3 years ago

Remembering the legendary Asma Jahangir

Asma Jahangir, an activist known for her fight towards human rights is barely remembered by the majority for all her…

3 years ago