This Women’s Day is bringing something special for Pakistanis on March 8, 2018. Women are planning to take their power to the streets of Pakistan in the form of the Aurat March. The idea of women coming out on the roads has incited debates all over the social media.
The Aurat March has surpassed the stage of being a fantasy. It’s finally a concept reaching completion.
And to quote V, from V for Vendetta: “Ideas are bulletproof.”
The cause is steadily gaining traction as women from all over the country are coming forward. They are not afraid to share their opinions on what the cause means to them.
The Aurat March is scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. It marks the first step to breaking the shackles of patriarchy in our society. This march aims to raise awareness about the injustices women suffer on a day-to-day basis. They are demanding fulfillment of their fundamental rights to equal wage, reproduction rights, and environmental rights to name a few.
See why women from all walks of life are coming to Aurat March
These women tell you why they are coming to #AuratMarch2018, and what their demands are. They invite you to join them, to join us, so we can combine our battles, and fight stronger on all fronts <3#Karachi
Posted by Aurat March 2018 on Dienstag, 6. März 2018
A lot of women are coming together to invite Pakistanis for this march. Artist Ayesha Tariq happens to be one of them.
Doing an illustration for Aurat March 2018! Every woman needs to be there! Come out claim your space an your rights! I…
Posted by Ayesha Tariq on Dienstag, 6. März 2018
Anis Haroon, the Founding Member of the Women’s Action Forum also wants you to be a part of the march.
Founding member Womens Action Forum Anis Haroon, invites you to Aurat March! #aaohamaraysaathchalo
Posted by Aurat March 2018 on Sonntag, 4. März 2018
Nida Abro from Sindh TV has a message she wants to convey.
Nida Abro, an anchorperson from Sindh TV invites you to Aurat March 2018! #aaohamaraysaathchalo
Posted by Aurat March 2018 on Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2018
Shumaila Hussain Shahani shares the demands to be made through Aurat March.
Thousands of women all over Pakistan will take to streets & reclaim their public space on 8th March 2018 in Karachi in #AuratMarch2018, and in Lahore & Islamabad in #AuratAzaadiMarch 2018.
Come join us, aao hum sab saath chalein to smash the patriarchy.#HumAurtein— Shumaila H. Shahani (@ShahaniSays) March 5, 2018
The Digital Rights Foundation team wants you to attend the march as well.
Calling all media persons.
Help support Lahore #AuratMarch2018 by sharing news of the March on your platforms, shows, columns!
Help spread the word! We need as many people as possible.DM for details. pic.twitter.com/zAxYKPZDZA
— shmyla (@shmyla) February 27, 2018
"Online activism cannot be done without offline activism. Join us on aurat march on 8th march." – @nighatdad #AuratMarch2018 pic.twitter.com/hy4SrECP2l
— Digital Rights (@DigitalRightsPK) March 1, 2018
The Lady Health Worker Association has taken a step forward, too
The LHW Association has a message!
The courageous and amazing Lady Health Workers are going to the Aurat March! Are you? #aaohamaraysaathchalo
Posted by Aurat March 2018 on Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2018
And this is why a writer and activist from Gilgit Baltistan is choosing to join the Aurat March.
Message from friends from Gilgit Baltistan
Sajida Shah, a writer and activist from Gilgit Baltistan, shares why she's going to the Aurat March. #aaohamaraysaathchalo
Posted by Aurat March 2018 on Dienstag, 20. Februar 2018
Oh, did we mention that Sanam Saeed wants you there too?
Sanam Saeed invites you to Aurat March! #aaohamaraysaathchalo #auratmarch2018
Posted by Aurat March 2018 on Samstag, 17. Februar 2018
So do Zainab Abbas and Ushna Shah, btw.
The incredible @ZAbbasOfficial paving the way for women in sports broadcasting & urging everyone to turn up for the #AuratMarch2018. Come march with us!#Barabar #Equal #InternationalWomensDay
8th March, 2018https://t.co/KMWU3HNYVT pic.twitter.com/qxx7ybvtUB
— shmyla (@shmyla) March 2, 2018
Women’s March08/03/183-4 PM Lytton Road to Punjab Assembly #auratmarch #internationalwomensday #iamasma
Posted by Ushna Shah on Donnerstag, 22. Februar 2018
And Juggun Kazim, too!
#AuratMarch #AuratMarch2018 #SmashThePatriachy #RaiseYourVoice #Lahore #Karachi #Pakistan #8March2018 pic.twitter.com/9IFyrbgSdJ
— Juggun Kazim (@JuggunKazim) March 1, 2018
When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes your duty.
The injustice suffered by the women at the hands of patriarchy will not be stopped until we take an active part in resisting. We need to set the standards for an equal society and a safe haven for all. A place where the law of the land is not power, ridicule or harassment, but equality. So, are you ready to resist the injustice of our society?
Join all of us at the Aurat March 2018 to bring the change you want to see. Let’s be our own heroes!
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