Category: Articles

Breaking the Stigma: Why Women’s Mental Health Matters

By Falah Across the globe, the conversation about mental health is evolving, yet for many women, thestigma attached to seeking help remains a significant barrier. Recent research shows that nearly70% of women feel societal pressure to appear strong, often resulting in the underreporting ofmental health issues and a reluctance to access support services. In Pakistan, […]

How Therapy & Counseling Can Help Women in Crisis

By Falah In a world where women increasingly face diverse crises—ranging from domestic abuse to theaftermath of workplace harassment—therapy and counseling are emerging as essential lifelines.Recent studies indicate that nearly 60% of women who seek professional counseling reportsignificant improvements in their mental health and overall quality of life. In Pakistan, initiativeslike those offered by Rozan […]

Coping with Trauma: Mental Health Support for Survivors

By Falah In a world where violence, abuse, and traumatic incidents continue to impact countless lives,survivors often find themselves battling silent wounds that extend beyond physical harm. Whilethe conversation around mental health has gained momentum in recent years, many survivorsstill struggle to find the right support to heal from trauma. Understanding the psychologicaleffects of trauma […]

The Role of Men in Supporting Women’s Safety

By Falah In a world where women’s safety remains a pressing issue, the involvement of men in fostering aculture of protection and equality is crucial. Men, as allies and community leaders, play a pivotalrole in challenging stereotypes and ensuring that women feel secure in both public and privatespaces. Yet, while many examples of positive male […]

How to Support a Friend Experiencing Abuse

By Falah When a friend experiences abuse, a supportive and well-informed response can be the critical difference between isolation and recovery. Studies suggest that nearly 65% of survivors credit the presence of a compassionate friend with prompting them to seek professional help and begin the healing process [1]. In Pakistan, where cultural taboos sometimes silence […]

Campaign to stop Gender based Violence

Share the image on your profile to join us in advocating against Gender based Violence. International Human Rights Treaties to which Pakistan is signatory International framework for Combatting intolerance and discrimination on basis of religion or belief

SOCIAL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

What comes to your mind when you think of Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Michaelangelo and Mozart ? Geniuses ? Great thinkers, innovators, artists? Yes, all of those, but another common aspect in each one of them is that they were autistic. Beethovan, a remarkable musician, who composed one of the greatest symphony in the world […]

CEDAW’S CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS TO PAKISTAN’S FIFTH PERIODIC REPORT

Pakistan is signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Recently Pakistan under went its fifth periodic report review. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) considered the fifth periodic report of Pakistan at its 1751st and 1752nd meetings, held on 12 February 2020. Following is the outcome Concluding Observations […]