The craving for revolution is slowly unfolding in the northern areas of Pakistan. States like Hunza, Gilgit, Swat, etc., which were known for their majestic mountains, trains, and breathtaking views, are now known for their inspiring and brave women who not only tried to break all socio-economic norms but also became role models for women all around the world. This newsletter highlights women's fight for gender equality and the right to resources and education.
The northern areas of Pakistan are greatly known for their rich cultural heritage and their resilient societies. It's a place of deeply rooted gender norms where women are even deprived of their basic rights, including education and freedom. Despite this, women in these high-altitude regions have been breaking barriers. They are excelling in different professions like teaching, medicine, writing, crafting, and many others. This has been made achievable through concerted efforts of local and international organizations, besides the government's determination to eradicate gender inequalities.
Measures like the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), which started in 2008, have positively impacted 8.7 million women. The creation of GBV courts and women's police stations has done much by intervening as the knight in shining armor for women in need of support.
Education and economic activities emerged as the main focus in empowering women. A noticeable increase in women's involvement was seen in both sectors. Education became a powerful tool as well as a weapon for them. They rebelled against the culture, defied expectations, and among all that, looked forward to new beginnings. Economic empowerment also began to take place; women formed various businesses such as local businesses and tourism, and even joined politics.
They didn't just stop there; their story wasn't just about breaking the barriers but about shaping future stories for the next generation. Thus, they became active agents of change and promoters of peace and community development. They renegotiated their roles, exercised a change of power, and screamed out loud.
While appreciating the successes of these women in empowering the northern areas of Pakistan, it is equally important to understand that the work is far from over. The structural and socio-cultural barriers persist, and therefore, what is required is to maintain the change process.
This newsletter is quite an eye-opener for the message ‘'United we stand, divided we fall.'' The first step of revolution is the toughest one. The brave soldiers of northern Pakistan didn't quiver; they stood united and pulled down all the barriers one by one. They understood women's rights, supported them, and made accomplishments not only for themselves but for the economy and the image of Pakistan.
The journey to women's empowerment is long but not tiring. Each step forward brings down another wall of gender inequality, injustice, mistreatment, and biases. And with joined hands, the revolution would not only become a dream but a near future.
We should all become a part of this kind of change and help improve the future for women in the northern regions of Pakistan and other parts of the world.
Regards,
Sidra Tul Muntaha
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