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  Islamabad
  14 DECEMBER, 2012
  CEDAW
 
   
70pc women attached with farming unpaid--The Nation   Govt's efforts to improve affairs of women not effective--Daily Times
  Lack of political will, resource constraint major factors--Tribune
   
  Karachi
  03 DECEMBER, 2012
  Launching One Billion Rising Campaign in Pakistan
 
   
Women's rights bill could not be presented in Sindh Assembly, said Shahla Raza - Sobh.   Pakistan joins global campaign to end women's plight - Express Tribune.
  Aurat Foundations launched 'One Billion Rising' campaign - The Nation.
         
       
Launching One Billion Rising Campaign in Pakistan - Nai Baat.        
   
  Islamabad
  18 OCTOBER, 2012
  General Election
 
   
Senate panel urged to encourage participaton of women--Business Recorder.        
   
  Islamabad
  23 OCTOBER, 2012
  Violence against women
 
   
4,585 cases of violence against women reported in 2012-News.        
   
  Rawalpindi
  14 OCTOBER, 2012
  Crowds join Malala rally
 
   
Civil society protest against Malala attack continues-- News.   Crowds join Malala rally-Daily time.   Malala symbol of women education, peace-Nation.
   
  Islamabad
  11 OCTOBER, 2012
  Insani Haqooq Itehad protest against attack on Malala
 
   
Protest against attack on Malala, DAWN.   Can we let bigots kill our children-- Tribune.   Civil society activists shout slogans outside the National Press Club on Wednesday against the cowardly Taliban attack on teenage activist Malala, Pakistan Today.
         
     
Declaration of Oct 9 as National Day for Girls Education urged, NEWS.   Civil society activists protest against the attack on Malala, young peace activist from Swat and recipient of Peace Award, outside the National Press Club--Express    
   
  Islamabad
  10 OCTOBER, 2012
  Attack on Malala Yousafzai comdemned
 
   
Attack on Malala condemned Pims offers treatment-Dawn.   Attack on Malala Yousafzai condemned--Tribne.    
   
  Islamabad
  27 AUGUST, 2012
  WASEELA-E-TALEEM: Aurat Foundation - BISP's Joint venture
 
   
Social mobilisation project to invrease literacy-Tribune.   Strategy devised for pilot phase of project-NEWS.    
   
  Islamabad
  29 JULY, 2012
  'Need for affirmative action towards women's employment in Pakistan' -Interview
 
   
Need for affirmative action Dawn 29 july 2012.        
   
  Islamabad
  17 JULY, 2012
  Violence against women
 
   
8,539 women became victims of violence in 2011, News   AF launches report on violence against women, Pakistan Today   Cases of violence against women rising, say report, Dawn
         
       
Laws can't protect women from outdated traditions,Tribune.        
   
  Islamabad
  28 JUNE, 2012
  Women must be given right of land-inheritance
 
   
Call to declare Pakistan a secular state, Dawn   Women must be given right of land-inheritance    
   
  Islamabad
  12 JUNE, 2012
  Threats to Asma Jahangir
 
   
In Pakistan, human rights activists are never saf-Tribune.   Human Rights activist Tahira Abdullah addresses a Press conference at Sungi Foundation-Pakistan Today.   Civil Society calls for probe into Asma threat-The NEWS.
   
  Islamabad
  28 MAY, 2012
  BISP has important role in women’s empowerment, Farzana.
 
   
BISP has important role in women’s empowerment, Farzana.   BISP played important role in women’s empowerment, Farzana Raja.    
   
  Islamabad
  25 MAY, 2012
  BISP provides cash grant, life insurance facility to vulnerable families
 
   
BISP provides cash grant, life insurance facility to vulnerable families.   BISP supporting widows, single-women Farzana Raza.   Declaration on single women's rights seeks creating synergies at all levels.
         
     
Legislation to create enabling environment for widows urged. Workshop on issues of widows, single women concludes.    
   
  Islamabad
  24 MAY, 2012
  SANWED consultation on the rights of Widows 1st Coverage
 
   
Ausaf Qamar Zaman Kiara and Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani during the consultation on widows rights.   Govt to allocate reasonable amount in budget.   Enact law to protect windows' rights, Tribune..
         
   
Fiza for protection of rights of widows and single women, pakistan Observer. Khabrain Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani, Goodwill Ambassador for Womens' Empowerment. Naw-i-Waqat - Qamar Zaman Kiara and Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani in the consultation on widows rights.
         
   
Needed, Alliance to protectt rights of widows and single women, The News.   pakistan today 24 Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani addressing SANWED consultation.   Steps sought to eliminate discriminatory Practices, Nation.
   
  Quetta
  08 MAY, 2012
  Congenial enviornment within political parties for women earged.jpg
 
   
Congenial enviornment within political parties for women earged.   Women need to enhace their role in politics.    
   
  Islamabad
  10 APRIL, 2012
  HR activists seek early passage of domestic violence bill
 
   
Civil right activists urge enactment of domestic violence bill, TRIBUNE.   HR activists Seek early passage of domestic violence bill, Dawn.   MPs urged to enact anti-domestic violence law without delay, NATION.
   
  Islamabad
  7 APRIL, 2012
  Demo held against deferral of Domestic Violence Bill
 
   
Civil Society activists carry placards during a demonstration in support of their demands outside the Parliament House on Friday, Daily times.   Civil Society, JUI-F exchange harh words over domestic violence bill, NEWS.   Demo held against deferral of Domestic Vilence Bill, NATION.
         
   
Domestic violence bill gets new look, DAWN.   Showdown between activists of women right, religious party, TRIBUNE.    
   
  Islamabad
  8 MARCH, 2012
  Candle light vigil for acid victim Fakhra
 
   
Candlelight vigil re-opening fo acid vicim fakhra's case demanded,News.   Civil society hold vigil for Fakhra, Datelineislamabad.   Civil society networks demand justice for Fakhra, Daily time.
         
   
Civil society seeks justice for Fakhra, Dawn.        
   
 
 
International Women's Day 8 March 2012 - Celebrations
 
  Lahore  
  8 MARCH, 2012  
  Press Conference to demand legislation on domestic violence.  
 
   
City set to celebrate Int' I Women's Day today, Daily Times.   Government shall legislate to end violence against women, ASH- SHARQ lahore.   Legislation on domestic violence demanded, Nai Baat.
         
   
Legislation urged to stop violence against women, News.   Punjab government asked to legislate on domestic violence, Daily Waqat.   Women's empowerment through legislation, Dawn.
 
     
  Islamabad  
  8 MARCH, 2012  
  Awards distribution ceremony on International Women’s Day’s theme ‘Connecting Girls – Inspiring Future.  
 
   
A group of role model girls with their awards, AF staff and CSO's activists, Nation.   Islamabad, Youth icons pose for a Photograph with participants during a ceremony in connection with Internation Women's Day, News.   The role model girls during the awards ceremony, khabrain.
         
     
Tribute to role models, Tribune.   Women's Day --- the anti-climax, Dawn.    
 
     
 

8 MARCH, 2012

 
  Women march with torches on International Women’s Day.  
 
   
Aurat Foundation celebrates International Women's Day, Pakistan Today.   Civil society activists rally in front of the Parliament, holding up torches and paying tribute to heroines of the struggle for women, Dateline.   Human rights activists march to mark International Women's Day in Islamabad on Thursday, Tribune.
         
   
Repeal of discriminatory laws demanded, News.   Women holding torches in front of the Parliament House during a rally organised by the civil society to pay tributes to the women and girls of Pakistan, Ausaf.   Women holding torches in front of the Parliament House during a rally organised by the civil society to pay tributes to the women and girls of Pakistan,Nation.
 
     
 

8 MARCH, 2012

 
  Girls rally for there rights - International Women's Day.  
 
   
Joint efforts urged to end violence and discrimination against women, News.   March highlights women's achievements, Daily Times.   Students participate in a rally in Islamabad on Wednesday to mark International Women's Day, Dawn.pdf
 
     
  Quetta  
 

8 MARCH, 2012

 
  Balochistan working women forum formed.  
 
   
Balochistan working women forum is formed, Mashriq.   Working women formed to defend women's rights, Express.   Working women forum would work to provide justice to women,Jang.
 
     
 

6 MARCH, 2012

 
  Candle light vigil on International Women's Day.  
 
   
Islamabad, Members of civil society light lanterns at super market International Women's Day, NEWS.   Workers of different NGOs light candles to mark Internation Women's Day at Super Market,Daily times.    
 
     
 

3 MARCH, 2012

 
  Candle lights vigil on Ist Anniversary of Shahbaz Bhatti.  
 
   
Members of the civil society hold a vigil in Islamabad on Friday on the first death anniversary of former federal minister Shahbaz Bhatti, Dawn.   Shahbaz remembered on first death anniversary, News.   Spreading tolerance, Bhatti's sacrifice not in vain, Tribune.
 
 
   
 

15 FEBRUARY, 2012

  Violence against women.
 
   
6.74pc increase in incidents of violence against women.   8539 cases of violence against women in 2011.   Aurat Foundation launches report on violence against women, Pakistan Today.
         
   
Aurat foundation released 4th annual Report of violence against women, Azkar.   In year 2011, 8539 women fell victim of violence, Jinnah.   Violence against women increased many folds in 2011, Ausaf.
         
   
Violence against women increases considerably in 2011, Business Recorder.   Violence against women on the rise, Dawn.   Violence against women touches new heights, Nation.
         
     
Violence against women up 6.7pc in 2011, dateline islamabad.   Women continue to bear the brunt of violence, Tribune.    
   
 

01 FEBRUARY, 2012

  Aurat Foundation launched six-monthly report on violence Against women.
 
   
305 Incidents of violence against women in 6 months,Aurat Foundation Report released, aaj.   305 women fell prey to violence in KP, report, Dawn.   Report on violence against women launched, News.
         
   
MViolence against women in Khyber Pakhtunkhaw 305 cases of violence in 6 month,Mashriq.   Violence against women, Aurat Foundation six monthly Report released,Express.    
   
 

05 JANUARY, 2012

  Launching a pilot study on ‘Honour Killings in Pakistan and Compliance of Law’
 
   
77pc cases of honour killings end in acuittal of criminals, Business Recorder.   Honour killer taking advantage of lacunae in law, report, datelineIslamabad.   Hurdles in implementing law, Dawn.
         
   
Major lacunas render the law useless, News.   Study on honour killing highlight grim face of society, Pakistan Observer.   When the enforcers don't get it, how will the victims?
   
 

3 JANUARY, 2012

  Civil society demonstrate against Punjab Law Minister
 
  Civil society activists demonstrate against the Punjab law minister - The News.   CIVIL society activists hold a demonstration at Faisal Chowk against the Punjab law minister for using abusive language against women - DAWN.  
   
 

13 DECEMBER, 2011

  Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed women-specific bills
 
   
Passage of Anti-Women practices bill is a milestone, Fiza Gilani, Khabrain.   Senate passes two women bills, Dawn.   Women parliamentarians and activists of civil society hold a demonstration on Monday welcoming the passage of women right bill, Nation.
         
   
women parliamentarian and civil society activists hold a demonstration in favour of bill for the protection of women, Daily time.   Women activists convincing senator Raza Rabani to support women's right bill in the senate. Express.   Senator Nilofar bakhtiar and other women activists stage a demo outside the parliaments in support of acid crime prvention and anti-women practices bills, Pakistantoday
         
   
Senator Nilofar Bakhtiar with women's right activist outside the parliament, Nawa-i-Waqat.   Making victory sign outside the parliament, Aaj Kal.   In the front Senator Nilofar Bakhtiar leading a procession in front of parliament in favour of women protection bill Monday,Dateline.
   
 

11 DECEMBER, 2011

  Women's right rally at Haripur
 
   
Rally asks senate to pass pro-women bill, News 11.   Senators chided for allowing bill to lapse, Tribune 11.    
   
 

1 DECEMBER, 2011

  Peace activists flay Nato attack, Independent
 
   
Peace activists flay Nato attack, Independent.        
   
 

30 NOVEMBER, 2011

  Candlelight vigil to condemn NATO aggression in Pakistan.
 
   
Candlelight vigil against Nato killings, News.   Candlelight vigil held for Nato strike victims, Dawn.   Rights activists condemn NATO strike, caution security apparatus, Tribune.
         
   
Social activists holding placards inscribed with 'We want peace not attack' during protest against Nato air strike inside Pakistan, here on Tuesday,Business Recorder.   Vigil for soldiers martyred in Nato attack,Dateline Islamabad.   ISLAMABAD, Activists of Civil Society lighting candles a demonstration against NATO attack on Mohamand Agency at Super Market, Pakistan Obsever.
         
   
ISLAMABAD, A human rights activist light candles to pay tribute to soldiers killed in NATO strike during a demonstration on Tuesday,Daily time.   ISLAMABAD, A human rights activist light candles to pay tribute to soldiers killed in NATO strike during a demonstration on Tuesday, Jinnah, Azkaar.   Civil society activists at Super Market holding a candlelight vigil to honour the Pakistani troops martyred in Nato strikes Tuesday eveng,Nawa-i-waqat.
         
       
ISLAMABAD activists of Civil Society protesters hold up placards at the candlelight vigil express.        
   
 

25 NOVEMBER, 2011

  Violence against women
 
   
Aurat Foundation started awareness campaign to end violent violence against women.   Violence against women continue.   The Aurat Foundation hold a candellight vigil in front of the Punjab Assembly with a theme of from peace in the home to peace in the world, Dawn.
         
       
Civil society member protesting against violence against women.        
   
 

27 NOVEMBER, 2011

  Women MPAs demand 10% quota
 
   
Ensure women 10pc general seats.   Provincial female MPAs demand 10% quota in general seats.   Women lawmakers demand 10% quota for general seats.
         
   
Women MPAs ask political parties to evolve consensus.   Women MPAs demand 10 per cent quota.   Women MPAs demand 10pc quota for general seats.
         
   
Women MPAs demand mandatory quota of 10pc of general seats.   Women parliamentarians want 10% quota in general seats.   Women MPAs demand 10% quota.
         
   
Women MPAs demand 10 percent quota.   Women 10 pc general seats.   Ensure women 10% general seats.
   
 

26 NOVEMBER, 2011

  Aurat Yakjehti Mela.
 
   
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence' campaign takes off.   Criminalisation of domestic violence urged.   Gender violence is everyone's problem.
         
   
Call to end violence against women.   Speakers decry absence of law to curb crime.   Aurat Yakjehti Mela
         
   
Aurat Yakjehti Mela   Aurat Yakjehti Mela    
   
 

18 NOVEMBER, 2011

  Passage of Prevention of Anit-Women Practices Bill hailed.
 
   
Passage of Prevention of Anti-Women practices Bill hailed.   All praise for anti-women practices bill.   Activists hail the bill, but warn protests if blocked.
         
   
Passage of Anti-Women Practices Bill hailed.   Rights activists for swift passage of women's rights bill by Senate.   Passage of women rights bill lauded.
         
   
The passage of Anti-Women practices Bill is a huge success - Donya Aziz   Passage of women rights bill lauded.   CM asked to change BB Crisis Centres name in case it irritates him.
   
 

28 OCTOBER, 2011

  Homage paid to struggles, sacrifices of late Nusrat Bhutto.
 
   
Tributes showered on mother of democracy.   Homage paid to struggles, sacrifices of late Nusrat Bhutto.   Nusrat rendered matchless sacrifices for democracy.
         
   
Nusrat rendered matchless sacrifices for democracy.   Speakers eulogize role model Nusrat.   Tributes paid to Nusrat Bhutto.
         
       
Mother of democracy fought for mases empowerment.        
   
 

22 OCTOBER, 2011

  Pakistan's Goodwill Ambassador for Empowerment of Women visited Aurat Foundation.
 
   
Pakistan's Goodwill Ambassador for Empowerment of Women visited Aurat Foundation        
   
 

22 AUGUST, 2011

  AF launched Report on violence against women in Sindh.
 
   
952 women faced violence in six months,aman.
  952 women fell prey to violence in six months.
  AF presents half yearly report.
   
 

20 AUGUST, 2011

  HR activists for end to Karachi violenceM
 
   
Activists of left-wing parties, civil society slam govt apathy.
  civil society condemns Karachi carnage.   HR activists for end to Karachi violence.
         
   
Political parties blamed for Karachi killings.   Silence breaking-daily time.   Stop killings in Karachi.
         
   
citizens stage a protest outside the National Press club on Friday agaist target killings in Karachi.   civil society activists protest against targeted killings in karachi.   End to karachi violence.
   
 

17 AUGUST, 2011

  Af launched Report on violence against women.
 
   
Current year witnessed 4,448 cases of violence agaist women.   Gender-based violence too much to overlook.   Reported cases of vilence against women show a marked rise.
   
 

31 JULY, 2011

  Women's rights and laws shall be made part of our curriculim - speakers at seminar, Karachi.
 
   
Women's rights and laws shall be made part of our curriculim - speakers at seminar, Karachi.
       
   
 

29 JULY, 2011

  Arif Hassan Book Launch and lectures on participatory development
 
   
'Govt-people cooperation must for uplift'.   Book Launch and lecture.   Participatory development key to progress.
   
 

20 JULY, 2011

  MoU between AF & NADRA to help women get identity cards.
 
   
Campaign to help women get identity cards.   NADRA and Aurat Foundation sign MoU.   NADRA signs agreement with Aurat Foundation.
         
 
Nadra, Aurat Foundation sign MoU.        
         
   
 

6 JULY, 2011

  Annual Report launch: violence against women 2010.
 
   
Reported cases continue to grow, devolution raises hope.   Strategy for controlling violence against women demanded.   Cases of violence against women down by 7pc.
         
 
650 cases of violence against women registered in KP in 2010.   8,000 incidents of violence reported in 2010- Report-Nation.   Violence against women down by 7pc.
         
   
 

23 JUNE, 2011

  Aurat Foundation held press conference to save women crisis centers from closure
 
   
AF starts campaign against closure of women crisis centres.   Each year 8500 women face violence   Govt urged to own women’s crisis centers.
         
 
If Punjab Government didn’t provide funds, the crisis centers would get closed.   Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal speaking at a press conference arranged by Aurat Foundation Lahore office.   Social Welfare: Women try to save crisis centers.
         
     
Twelve crisis centers in Punjab be saved from closure, said Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal.   Women crisis centers – demand for patronage.    
   
 

18 JUNE, 2011

  Civil society supports devolution of women’s ministry
 
   
Benazir Bhutto Crisis Centers: Civil society concerned over expected closure in Punjab   Devolution an opportunity, not the end   Gender activists discuss devolution of women's ministry
         
 
Govt urged to establish watchdog        
         
   
 

8 JUNE, 2011

  Mainstreaming Research in Gender Interventions
 
   
Change in socio-economic system to improve situation   Women worst affected in disasters   Call for Gender equity
         
 
Mainstreaming Research in Gender Interventions   Speakers seek legislation on gender issues   Mainstreaming Research in Gender Interventions
         
   
 

6 JUNE, 2011

  Hearing in Muktaran Mai REVIEW PETITION
 
   
Hearing in Muktaran Mai REVIEW PETITION        
         
   
 

29 APRIL, 2011

  IHI demanded review petition of Mukhataran Mai case
 
   
Male Chauvinism clouds dispensation of justice   Review of Mai verdict demended   NGOs call for review of mai verdict
         
 
NGOs call for review of mai verdict   The governement shall file review petition of Mukharan Mai case    
         
   
 

21 APRIL, 2011

  Mai Case -- Women, rights bodies shocked by SC verdict
 
   
 
   
women rights activists feel disappointed at SC verdict   Women, rights bodies shocked by Sc verdict.pdf   SC verdict shocks civil society
         
 
SC decision disappoints Mai, women bodies   SC upholds LHC verdict in Mai case    
         
   
 

26 MARCH, 2011

  Gender Equity Program of Aurat Foundation Celebrates 100 Years of International Women’s Day
 
   
National advisory forum launched to bridge gender gap   Aurat Fondation launches National advisory forum   Empowerment of women stressed in Pakistan
         
 
Govt initiates programmes on women's empowerment   Guideliness on gender issues offered   Islamabad, Chair person NCHD Nfisa Shah addressing the launching of National Advisory Forum organised by USAID at local hotel.
         
   
Chairperson NCHD, Dr Nafisa Shah speaking at a programme organised by USAID at a local hotel.   NGO screems documentary on women struggle   PPP leader underscores need for removein 'political barriers'
         
 
Pushing on to reduce the gender gap   Speakers call for removing gender disparity    
   
 

21 MARCH, 2011

  Indian peace delegation
 
   
Indian delegation plants 'Tree of Hope'   Indian peace delegation plants a 'Tree of Hope'   Peace activists call for cut in defence budgets
         
   
Peace between India, Pakistan vital to end violence, poverty   Stable, peace ful Pakistan in South Asia's interest, Indian team   Pakistan India Relationshiop can only improve through dialogue
   
 

8 MARCH, 2011

  100th Internation Women's Day celebrations (2011)
 
   
100th women's Day marked with variety of events   8th International Women’s Day, women raising slogans in the rally   Call for end to discriminatory laws
         
   
Fighting for their rights   Flood of lights   Gender disparity big challenge, PM
         
     
String of events mark Women's Day   Women raising slogans in the rally    
   
 

4 MARCH, 2011

  Candle Light Vigil by Insani Haqooq Itehad in reference to Shahbaz Bhatti
 
   
Candlelight vigil held for Shahbaz Bhatti   Civil society expresses solidarity with Christian community-04-03-2011,Daily Time   civil society mourns Bhatti's assassination
         
   
Candle light vigil   keeping the light   Mourining yet another victim of extremism-04-03-2011,Tribune
         
     
who is to blame        
   
 

3 MARCH, 2011

  Rount table on post-flood situation
 
   
Equitable access to resources urged-Dawn   speakers term govt's steps for flood victims rehab insufficient    
   
  12-13 FEBRUARY, 2011
  Activities in National Women's Day
 
   
Repeal discriminatory laws against women   Rain fails to dampen women's spirits   Women have courage, capability to be productive segment of society
         
   
Sharing memories of tyrannical era   awareness needed to improve women's status, Mukhtaran Mai   Encouraging women to rise against injustices
         
   
Women rights violationsCeremony held   Govt is taking affective measures for women's empowerment, Shehnaz Wazir Ali   Domestic violence Bill shall be passed, AF/Women's education in backward area is urgently needed, Mukhtaran Mai
         
     
Rich tributes paid to workingwomen   Women pledge to continue struggle for rights    
   
  11-13 JANUARY, 2011
  Launching six monthly report on ‘Violence Against Women in Pakistan July-December 2011’
 
         
   
862 women subjected to violence in five months, The News Karachi   Over 832 women fall victim to violence in six months, DAWN Karachi   Persistent violence, DAWN Karachi Editorial
         
   
862 women subjected to violence in five months, Jang Karachi   159 women killed, 109 abducted in Sindh during July-December 2010, Anjam Urdu Karachi.   862 women subjected to violence in five months, Ibrat Sindhi Karachi.
         
   
137 women and men killed in the name of ‘honor’ in six months, Aaghaz Urdu. 137 women and men killed in 19 incidents of ‘honor killing’, Awami Awaz Sindhi Karachi. AF press conference, Extra News Urdu Karachi.
         
     
AF press conference, Regional Times Karachi.   AF press conference, Mehran Sindhi Karachi.    
   
  06 JANUARY, 2011
  Salman Taseer -- Jan 6, 2011
   
 
   
A vigil to remember Taseer   Candle light vigil for Taseer held   Candles lit to remember Taseer
         
       
Civil Society pays homage to Taseer        
         
  31 DECEMBER, 2010
  women protection Act, society campaign against FSC, 31-12-2010
 
   
Eliminate FSC, repeal disciminatory laws, demands IHI   Parallel judicial systems should go'   Rain fails to dampen civil society campaign against FSC
         
       
Repeal of discriminatory laws demanded        
   
  28 DECEMBER, 2010
  Candles lit in memory of Benazir -- Dec 28, 2010
 
         
   
Candle Light vigil held to remember BB   Candles lit in memory of Benazir   Flocking to her monument, Pindiites remember BB
         
   
Three years on, her legacy endures        
         
  25 DECEMBER, 2010
  Civil Society Demands abolition of FSC -- Dec 25, 2010
 
         
   
Civil society demands abolition of Federal Shariat Court   FSC judgement on WPA criticised   Govt urged to challange FSC decision in SC
         
  5 DECEMBER, 2010
  women silidarity Mela , Dec 5, 2010
 
         
   
Ajj Kall   Govt takes steps for women's uplift   Govt urged to submit domestic violence bill
         
   
Violence against women, extremism highlited   Women Solidarity Mela   Women Solidarity Mela marked with colourful activities