Women Rights Are Basically Human Rights: Omer Aftab
White Ribbon Wednesday marked ‘World Human Rights Day’ to ensure the protection and realization of women’s rights in Pakistan.Talking to media White Ribbon Chief Executive Officer Omer Aftab said women’s rights are basically human rights but unfortunately, in Pakistan men and women do not enjoy the equal rights which perpetuate the violence against women.READ MORE Understanding Patriarchal culture, masculinity and involving men to end violence against women”
Patriarchal culture is one of the biggest barriers in ending violence against women. The system provides cultural support to men for undermining women. The system institutionalizes male power over women and puts male interests and values at the centre of social life. It allows or encourage men to exploit women.READ MORE Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal abuse to violence. While physical injury may be the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe.The practice of violence against women is deep-rooted in our society and even most women have accepted this violence as their fate. Studies and observations have proved that patriarchalism has led many Pakistani women to believe that domestic violence is normal or even at times justified. Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey conducted on 3,867 married or previously married women shows that 47% of these women agreed that beating of a spouse was justified if the wife had argued with her husband.READ MORE 
