Women’s Rights
Tragedy in Clifton: Young Man Killed, Wife Injured in Firing Near Benazir Park
KARACHI (HRNW): A violent shooting incident near Benazir Park in the Clifton area has left a young man dead and his wife seriously injured. The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Arshad and his wife, Shazia. According to preliminary reports, the couple was targeted by an armed assailant. Shazia, who sustained bullet wounds, provided an…
UN Women Calls for Action to Close the “Justice Gap” at CSW70
New York, United States (HRNW) — During the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) today, UN Women presented a landmark report on strengthening access to justice. The findings reveal that globally, women still hold only 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men. Amidst the backdrop of regional wars, UN…
The Changing Face of Pakistan: A Tale of 117 Million Women
HRNW: On this International Women’s Day, the latest data paints a powerful and complex picture of the 117.1 million women who make up half of Pakistan. It is a story of incredible digital progress clashing with a deep-rooted educational crisis. A Diverse Social Landscape The social fabric of Pakistan’s women is shifting. Out of the…
Court Holds Peru Responsible for Death Linked to Forced Sterilisation Program
Lima (HRNW) — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Peruvian government is responsible for the death of Celia Ramos, a 34-year-old woman who died after undergoing a forced sterilisation procedure in 1997. According to the court, Ramos was pressured into a sterilisation surgery in a poorly equipped medical facility and died days…
UN Secretary-General Calls for Action on Women’s Rights
New York (HRNW) — Ahead of International Women’s Day, António Guterres called on governments worldwide to take stronger action to eliminate discriminatory laws and protect women’s rights. In a message released by the UN, Guterres warned that progress toward gender equality remains uneven and that millions of women and girls still face barriers in education, employment,…
UN Women Calls for End to Restrictions on Female Staff in Afghanistan
Geneva (HRNW) —The UN Women has called on the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to immediately remove restrictions preventing female staff from entering United Nations offices across the country. The ban, which has lasted for six months, is described by the UN as unprecedented in the organization’s history. According to the UN statement, the restriction makes…
Death Penalty: Lahore Court Sentences Husband for Murder of TikTok Star Mahnoor
LAHORE (HRNW): An Additional Sessions Court in Lahore has sentenced a man to death for the brutal murder of his wife, the popular TikToker Mahnoor. Presiding Judge Chaudhry Shahid Hameed delivered the verdict, sentencing the convict, Muhammad Ramadan, to capital punishment and imposing a fine of Rs 500,000. The court’s decision was based on overwhelming…
International Women’s Day 2026 to Amplify Gender Justice Campaigns
Worldwide (HRNW) — Celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women’s Day 2026 will see rallies, conferences, and digital campaigns advocating for equal pay, reproductive rights, and protection against gender-based violence. Activists are expected to push for stronger legal enforcement and measurable policy reforms globally.
17th Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WLEC2026) in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand (HRNW) — The 17th Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WLEC2026) scheduled for 1 March 2026 will highlight the growing role of women in governance, peacebuilding, and economic leadership. Sessions will include leadership training modules, case studies from Asia-Pacific, and discussions on dismantling structural discrimination. Participants from academia, NGOs, and corporate sectors are expected.
Three Killed Including Two Minor Girls in Nawabshah Land Dispute Police Launch Major Crackdown
Nawabshah, Pakistan (HRNW) A violent land dispute in the limits of Keshwar Pur Police Station in Nawabshah claimed the lives of three people, including two minor girls, and left eight others injured. According to police sources, armed clashes erupted between rival groups of the Bhand community over a land conflict. As a result of indiscriminate…