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Women, politics and opposition

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February 11, 2021

Women, politics and opposition

The conventional consensus is that Pakistan lags behind severely in gender equality. However, one area where it has made progress is women in politics. It is one of 70 countries in the world that has had a woman prime minister or president.

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The conventional consensus is that Pakistan lags behind severely in gender equality. However, one area where it has made progress is women in politics. It is one of 70 countries in the world that has had a woman prime minister or president.

First African-Pakistani lawmaker fights discrimination to rise up in politics: Interview with Tanzeela Qambrani

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September 3, 2020

First African-Pakistani lawmaker fights discrimination to rise up in politics: Interview with Tanzeela Qambrani

Tanzeela Qambrani (41) created history in Pakistan when she became the first Sheedi Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Sindh Assembly in 2018. Her election to the Sindh Assembly was significant for many reasons.

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Tanzeela Qambrani (41) created history in Pakistan when she became the first Sheedi Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Sindh Assembly in 2018. Her election to the Sindh Assembly was significant for many reasons.

August 4, 2020
Pakistan: Empowering women key to sustainable development:

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on

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Women in politics in Pakistan

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July 28, 2020

Women in politics in Pakistan

Numerous studies from two decades in Pakistan have indicated that what little empowerment of women we have seen till now has stemmed from the incr

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Numerous studies from two decades in Pakistan have indicated that what little empowerment of women we have seen till now has stemmed from the incr

March 9, 2020
A woman’s place is in the resistance: From the Aurat March to Shaheen Bagh

In 2018, several feminist groups in Pakistan organized marches under the banner of ‘Hum Auratien’ or si

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Online participation of female politicians in Pakistan's General Elections 2018

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December 5, 2019

Online participation of female politicians in Pakistan's General Elections 2018

This research report seaks to analyze the use of social media during the 2018 General Election in Pakistan.

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This research report seaks to analyze the use of social media during the 2018 General Election in Pakistan.

November 1, 2019
Pakistan: Women parliamentarian in Sindh rise above political affiliation

Women members of Sindh 

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November 1, 2019
Female Empowerment in Pakistan

Pakistan ranks second lowest in the world for gender equality, placing at number 148 out of 149 countries.

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Gender equality in public administration: Pakistan case study

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May 23, 2019

Gender equality in public administration: Pakistan case study

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) have recognized the utility and effectiveness of the UN system ‘delivering as one’.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) have recognized the utility and effectiveness of the UN system ‘delivering as one’.

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