On 18 March 2026, Saah Rise contributed to academic engagement on civic responsibility and community development through a two-hour virtual guest lecture delivered by its founder, Dur E Najaf Zahra, to the students of the Visual Arts Department at Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Lahore. The session was conducted via Google Meet as part […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Saah Rise, in collaboration with Strategic Youth Paradigm QAU Chapter, Debate and Research Initiative of Pakistan, and Eco Citizens, organized a meaningful session titled “Empowering Women, Inspiring Change.” The event was held at the Economics Hall of Quaid-i-Azam University and brought together students, activists, and academics to celebrate the strength,
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting women’s leadership and social awareness, Saah Rise carried out a small advocacy campaign in Islamabad to raise awareness about Aurat March and the broader message of women’s resistance, leadership, and equality. During this initiative, members of Team Saah Rise visited different public spaces and universities across Islamabad
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International Women’s Day is globally recognized as a day to celebrate women’s achievements, leadership, and contributions to society. It is also a day to reflect on the ongoing struggles for gender equality and justice. However, this year’s observance was overshadowed by a troubling incident when renowned women’s rights activist Farzana Bari, widely known as the
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In “Under Western Eyes: Feminist Scholarship and Colonial Discourses,” Chandra Talpade Mohanty grounds her feminist critique by examining influential Western feminist studies that claim to analyze the lives of Third World women. Rather than treating feminism as a unified or innocent project, Mohanty demonstrates how particular feminist texts—despite progressive intentions—produce knowledge that echoes colonial ways
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INTRODUCTION This book Social Movements in Pakistan..by Mubashir Akram explores various social movements in Pakistan focusing on peoples efforts to demand their rights against injustice and inequality It covers the history and evolution of these movements including those related to womens rights abor student farmers minoritiy and human rights The author sheds light on how
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A few days ago, Irfan Ullah, a 5th semester Political Science student at Quaid-i-Azam University, was brutally murdered in his residence in Barakahu, Islamabad. Shockingly, this heinous act has received little to no media coverage, leaving a silence that raises serious concerns about whose lives are valued and whose are ignored. Student Activism Amid Silence
ہاں میں فتح ہوں ایک مسکراتا ہوا چہرہ ہلکی سی مسکان اور معصومیت کے ساتھ اپنے باپ کی طرف دیکھتا ہوا نظر آیا وہ صرف اس کا باپ نہیں اس کا ہیرو بھی تھا اسکول میں رسی کشی کا کھیل تھا جس میں فتح اور ماحین نے بھی حسا لیا یہ دونوں آپس میں اچھے
Empowerment — a word we often hear in campaigns, policies, and social media slogans is far more than granting women the right to make choices. It’s a lifelong journey marked by silent battles, invisible barriers, and deeply rooted societal expectations that shape and sometimes shatter their potential. For many women, empowerment isn’t a straightforward path;
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