Tag: empowerment
Understanding the Story of Violence in the Name of Honour
In an Honour-based community, the man is defined as the head of family. He is the defender of the family’s Honour; it’s his responsibility to [more…]
Honor Killings in Pakistan: Sociocultural and Ethno-Legal Domains
A barbaric incident of honor killing was reported from Islamabad in Dawn (2012, March 12); a nineteen year old, four months pregnant girl, initially presumed to [more…]
Cycling in Karachi despite the Troubles: An Ode to the Wheels Within
It was just another rough day at the hospital when my friend invited me to a cycling endeavour on the streets of Karachi. I thought [more…]
Preventing Postpartum Depression: The Need for Awareness
Soon after giving birth to her first baby boy, Fatima (which is not her real name), suddenly becomes downcast. She is wracked with guilt because [more…]
