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28 May 2025
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: From a Small Village to a Movement for Dignity and Health
On a warm afternoon in the quiet village of Mirpur Sakro, Thatta district, a small sewing machine hums steadily in the corner of a modest home. Sitting beside it, Farah Bibi, 25,…
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23 May 2025
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From trauma to triumph: A fistula survivor's mission for hope
There was a time when Rehana Qadri thought her life was over. A traumatic childbirth left her with an obstetric fistula, a condition that changed everything, her body, her family,…
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26 March 2025
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A Sermon for Change: Moulana Shahzeb’s Advocacy for Women Empowerment
In the heart of Pakha Ghulam, a community on the outskirts of Peshawar, Moulana Shahzeb has long been a respected figure. As an Islamic scholar and the local Masjid Imam, his…
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28 February 2025
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Adolescent and Youth Friendly Spaces and the Dreams of Afghan Youth
Young Afghan refugees in Quetta aspire and strive for a better future, however, the struggle to find opportunities and the sense of belonging remains. Like other young people,…
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29 January 2025
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Embroidering a New Destiny - Hina’s Path to Empowerment
Hina Bibi of Pakha Ghulam Peshwar, grew up facing immense hardships. Orphaned at a young age and struggling with financial instability, she relied on her brothers for support…
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31 December 2024
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From a Child Bride to Ambassador of Change
Rizwana, a 28-year-old Afghan woman living in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is the mother of five children. Her childhood abruptly ended when she was married to a much older man,…
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01 December 2024
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Pio Smith, UNFPA’s Regional Director for Asia & Pacific Visits Pakistan
UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Mr. Pio Smith, visited Pakistan, the world's fifth most populous country, where two-thirds of the population are under 30. His visit…
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29 October 2024
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Naseem Gul’s Path to Financial Independence and Mental Well-Being
For women, financial instability is a particularly significant source of stress, often compounded by limited opportunities to acquire professional skills, limited access to…
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25 September 2024
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Empowering Fathers through Husband School for Family Planning in Pakistan
132 Husband Schools were established across Muzaffarabad, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where awareness sessions led to the referral of 30,964 community members to…
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