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 […]
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 […]
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”, […]
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 […]
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.
Israeli regime global leaders of water-related violence
A quarter of all worldwide attacks on water supplies took place by Israeli forces within Gaza and the West Bank. In 2023 alone, 90 separate attacks took place on Palestinian water supplies by Israeli forces and/or illegal settlers.
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.
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.
Rape: The Weapon of War – Sexual Violence Against Women in Conflict Zones
It was summer 1971 in Bangladesh. Fourteen-year-old Noor was playing in the courtyard of the house located on the north bank of Padma river with her little sister when a loud military truck stopped outside their house.