Sex Workers in Pakistan: A Legal and Social Perspective Sex work in Pakistan remains illegal and socially condemned. However, the reality of this profession reveals a stark contradiction. During the day, sex workers face severe social stigma, ostracism, and moral condemnation. They often live in secrecy to avoid public shaming. Yet, during the night, many…
Ensuring Women’s Safety: Navigating Challenges in the Age of Online Taxis Introduction In recent years, the use of online taxi services such as Uber, Careem, Indrive, and others has witnessed a substantial surge in Pakistan. These services provide a convenient and seemingly safer alternative to traditional taxis, garnering trust from parents who opt for them…
Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment involves unwanted or unwelcome behavior, which can offend, humiliate, and intimidate a person while creating a hostile working environment. Sexual harassment includes but is not limited to: Making unwelcome sexual advances. Verbal harassment or abuse, verbal or written communication (it includes narration of sexual incidents, emailing or messaging or showing explicit…