THE ARCHIVE

Author:    Maliha Zia and Riffat Butt
Publishing place:     Islamabad.
Publishing year:       2012.
Size:  A4.

Introduction
Executive Summary
Articles 1 – 4: Definition of Discrimination; Policy Measures to be undertaken to Eliminate Discrimination; Guarantee of Basic Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms on an equal Basis with Men; Temporary Special Measures to Achieve Equality
Article 5: Sex Roles and Stereotyping
Article 6: Trafficking and Prostitution
Article 7: Political and Public Life
Article 8: Participation at the International Level
Article 9: Nationality
Article 10: Equal Rights in Education
Article 11: Employment
Article 12: Healthcare and Family Planning
Article 13: Economic, Social & Cultural Benefits
Article 14: Rural Women
Article 15: Equality before the Law
Article 16: Marriage and Family
General Recommendation 19: Violence against Women
Implementation CEDAW in Pakistan
Democracy and Women’s Rights: Pakistan’s Progress (2007-2012)
Decentralization, 18th Constitutional Amendment and Women’s Rights
Minority Women of Pakistan: A case of double Jeopardy

The NGO Alternative Report or ‘Shadow Report’ on CEDAW examines the Government of Pakistan’s response to concerns expressed in the observations of the UN CEDAW Committee on the earlier country report submitted in 2005 and heard by the CEDAW Committee in 2007. The shadow report is primarily a commentary on the Fourth Periodic Report of the Government (2005-2009), identifying gaps and presenting an objective picture and analysis of the situation on women in Pakistan from women’s rights perspective.
The shadow report also attempts to give the reader a brief overview of the situation of women in Pakistan beyond the reporting time period, till the present day. This overview is essential in light of several major developments that have been taken place after the reporting period. Realising the significance of a few landmark developments related to democracy, governance and the deteriorating situation of minority women, four addendum chapters have been included in the report to provide information and insight to readers.

Author:    Legislative Watch Programme for Women’s Empowerment                 (LWP-WE)
Publishing place:     Islamabad.
Publishing year:       2012.
Size:  Letter.

Background and Context
The Quotas 
Reserved Seats in Pakistan
Situation in the Region
Conclusion

Legislative or political quota is a critical way of removing historical discriminations against women and mainstreaming them into politics. There are numerous studies conducted in several countries which indicate that quotas set the numbers and gender balance right in political and legislative institutions.

Some experts on quota systems think that types of quota system also matter. Quotas do have an impact, whether they are voluntary or binding. However, some quota systems are not effective. For some experts, types of electoral system also matter. There are electoral systems which are more likely to produce better results. For example, international experience tells us that ‘first past the post’ electoral systems are less likely to get women elected than proportional systems.

This booklet is aimed at facilitating in developing better understanding of the rationale behind affirmative action measures for quotas for women in legislatures; different types of quotas and some best practices vis-à-vis these quotas in various countries, including Pakistan.

Author:    Maliha Zia Lari
Publishing place:     Islamabad.
Publishing year:       2011.
Size:  A4.

Preface
Introduction
The State of Women in Pakistan.
The Zia affect of Systematic Discrimination against Women.
“Honour Killings”: their Prevalence and Understanding the Rationale.
“Honour Killings” and its Relationship with Law.
Implementation of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2004.
Perspective of the Community.
Conclusion and  Main Findings.
Recommendations.

Despite the passage of ‘Honour Killings Act’, passed in 2004, the incident of ‘honour’ crimes is still on the rise, which shows the Act falls short of providing actual protection to survivors  / victims.  This pilot study addresses the need  to  analyze ground situation to ascertain to ascertain the level  of understanding on the new law by different stakeholders and the nature and extent of its compliance.  It focuses on  not just  the numbers of ‘honour’ killings quoted in the  media, but to examine the actual effect on the ground.  It also examines the concept of ‘honour’ and ‘honour killings’ in order to understand the crime itself.  It also discusses how the  law operated before 2004 in order to  analyze its operation after the  ‘Honour Killing Law’ was promulgated.

Author:    Harris Khalique.
Publishing place:     Islamabad.
Publishing year:       2011.

This booklet is exploratory in nature, outlines the socio-cultural, legal and structural, and economic constraints faced  by Pakistani women. It records the resilience and successes achieved by women with examples from the selected domains of educational attainment, limited but mentionable changes in social behavior of men and communities brought about by  their struggle.  The  booklet  also gives some case studies.