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The Rise of Digital Sex Work in Pakistan

The Rise of Digital Platforms in the Sex Trade With the expansion of digital platforms, the sex trade in Pakistan has taken on a new form. Platforms like WeLive and Chato provide a space where women, often seeking financial stability, engage with paying users in real-time. These services mimic the concept of OnlyFans, widely popular […]

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In the Silence of Her Absence, I Stand for My Daughter

The thought of losing a child is any parent’s worst nightmare. We’ve all seen horrors on the news over the years of malnourished and starving children in the likes of Yemen, or babies being torn apart by bombs in Gaza. However, what about when our ‘children’ make it to adulthood, and have the ‘world at […]

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From Winter Struggles to Spring Success

“Not a lot of people do this and I want to thank you, Thank you so much” Shaista’s life has been shaped by both grief and resilience. As a widow with two children, she faced immense challenges after her husband passed away. With little support and few opportunities for women in Pakistan, her situation grew […]

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Rape me, not my daughter

Sudan is at breaking point Several women have taken their lives in Sudan’s central Gezira state after being raped by paramilitary fighters in the brutal civil war raging in the country, rights groups and activists have said. The reports come after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was accused by the UN of “atrocious crimes”, […]

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Kidnapped, Raped & Tortured

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is more than just a name, she is a symbol of resilience and struggle. A gifted child and a dedicated scholar, she earned her PhD in neurosciences from Brandeis University, dreaming of revolutionising Pakistan’s education system. However, her life took a tragic turn in 2003 when she was kidnapped in Karachi along […]

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A Heroine of Gaza

Meet Reem, a remarkable young woman, who has taken it upon herself to help others in dire need amidst the crisis in Gaza. At 23, Reem faces a struggle that nobody should endure.

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Staying Safe in Troubling Times

In light of the recent riots in the UK, we understand people are concerned for their own safety, and the safety of their loved ones. Therefore, we’ve put together a few tips to help keep you safe during these troubling times.

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They Said They Would Only Rape Us

Reports of sexual violence, exploitation, and human trafficking are continually on the rise throughout Sudan. The horrors that many Sudanese women are being forced to endure makes death seem like a daydream.

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