Women’s Rights
Karachi: Woman Missing for Several Months, Family Appeals for Help in Her Recovery
Karachi (HRNW) – Several months have passed since Faryal, daughter of Muhammad Abid and wife of Ali Rizvi, went missing from the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station. Despite the registration of a case, police have so far failed to recover her. According to the complainant, at the time of the incident, he was out shopping…
Newlywed Couple Ends Their Lives in India Following Domestic Dispute After Honeymoon
India (HRNW) — In a tragic incident, a newly married couple from Bengaluru, Karnataka, ended their lives following a domestic dispute soon after returning from their honeymoon. According to reports, 36-year-old Suraj Shivanna was found dead on Saturday after he hanged himself from a ceiling fan in a hotel room on Wardha Road, Nagpur. The…
“When, Where, and How Police Cannot Arrest You in Pakistan — Every Citizen Must Know This Law”
Did you know…? In Pakistan, the police cannot arrest you at any time or for any reason. Do you know when a warrantless arrest is considered illegal? And if the police act unlawfully, what rights do you have? Our guide today is divided into five essential parts — read till the end because this information…
Global Struggle Against Femicide Highlighted on International Stage
Montevideo – Uruguay / Johannesburg – South Africa – (HRNW)– On 27 December, human rights advocates highlighted the ongoing battle against gender-based violence in South Africa, noting that hundreds of women gather yearly to honor victims of femicide — one for each woman lost daily. Rights groups argue that despite legislation and campaigns, femicide rates…
Baloch Group Terms Enforced Disappearances of Women as ‘Genocide’
Quetta, Pakistan (HRNW) – The Baloch Students Organisation (BSO) Azad has condemned the ongoing enforced disappearances of Baloch women, describing the practice as “the worst form of genocide.” The group accused security agencies of targeting women for intimidation and called on the United Nations and international human rights bodies to intervene. Families of missing persons…
Afghanistan’s First Female Vice President Warns of Global Neglect
Kabul, Afghanistan (HRNW) –Dr. Sima Samar, Afghanistan’s first female vice president and noted human rights defender, warned that the world has “lost interest” in Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis. She called on the global community to reengage and support women’s rights under Taliban rule, stressing that silence only empowers oppression. 👉 Keep the voice for human…
Domestic Violence Case Verdict Highlights Legal Gaps in Pakistan’s Protection of Women
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)- An Additional District and Sessions Judge (Central) has acquitted a woman’s husband and two brothers-in-law in a domestic violence-related case, while strongly criticizing the shortcomings of Pakistani law in dealing with abuse that leads to suicide. The case involved 32-year-old Saba Anjum, who died by suicide after only seven months of marriage,…
Women’s Rights Activists Demand Justice for Victims of Gender Violence
Cape Town – South Africa (HRNW)- Women’s groups in South Africa have staged nationwide rallies demanding stronger legal action against gender-based violence, following a surge in assault cases. Protesters called for urgent reforms to protect women and ensure survivors receive justice and counseling. Rights leaders described the issue as a national emergency rooted in social…
Domestic Worker Survives Brutal Attack in Buffer Zone Appeals for Justice
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)– A domestic worker named Yasmin, who works in multiple homes in the Buffer Zone area to earn her livelihood, has come forward with a harrowing account of a violent, unprovoked assault she suffered. Yasmin was working on the first floor of House No. 530 when Nauman, a resident of Sector 15-B,…
Outrage in India After Politician Removes Hijab of Muslim Woman in Public
Patna – India (HRNW)– A video circulating widely online shows a senior state official reportedly pulling the hijab from a Muslim woman during a ceremonial event. The act drew immediate national condemnation from civil rights groups and opposition leaders, who have described it as an assault on personal dignity and religious freedom.