Category Archives: Women’s rights

PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Posted on September 29, 2020 by raheelraza

Few weeks ago, there was a horrific barbaric attack on a woman in Pakistan. The woman was driving from the city of Lahore to Gujranwala with her children when the incident took place. Her car ran out of fuel on … Continue reading →

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SUPPORTING THE RIGHTS OF ALL WOMEN TO BE EQUAL AND FREE – A REPORT FROM A TRIP TO HOUSE OF LORDS, UK

Posted on October 21, 2016 by raheelraza

“We cannot continue with the present situation in which so many women are suffering in ways that would make the heroines of the suffragette movement turn in their graves.”- Baroness Cox Last week I was invited to The House of … Continue reading →

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WHY JANUARY 21 IS EMBEDDED IN MY HEART AND SOUL

Posted on January 24, 2016 by raheelraza

January 21 which is my birthday will never be the same for me ever again. In 2016 on this date which is always a celebration, I found myself in Stockholm, Sweden for a series of conferences and seminars. I was … Continue reading →

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AND THIS IS HOW IT WAS IN 2015…..

Posted on January 1, 2016 by raheelraza

Usually at the end of the year I pen my thoughts about travels and excitement, journeys to the center of my soul etc. However this year (2015) has been more serious than previous years – the tipping point was reached. … Continue reading →

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