Archive for October, 2008

Gender-based inequality is an almost universally-experienced reality, manifested in different nations, cultures, religions and income groups of the world. Similarly, women empowerment spreads over multiple spheres: political, economic, health and education.

In Pakistan, the patriarchal framework has not only defined but embedded certain mindsets, customs, norms and traditions so deeply into our lives and thus our practices, that addressing gender-based inequalities here has become a multifaceted challenge. However, we at Nai Rahain believe that a problem that can be highlighted, can surely be resolved and a challenge that can be measured, likewise addressed.

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Salman Shahid and Samina Ahmad, pioneers of theatre, drama and comedy unwind with Meher Bokhari. Voicing their hopes and aspirations, unfulfilled dreams and past achievements, the opinionated duo encourage the youth of Pakistan not to give up or step back from self-expression and communication.

They speak of how growth is a continual process and how small things add up overtime to have the biggest, most long lasing impacts.

Watch program videos after the jump.

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Excerpts from Nai Rahain’s interviews including Maulvi Umar, spokesperson Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Haji Muslim Khan, spokesperson Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Swat. Meher Bokhari delves into the bombings of the education systems in FATA and Swat, impacts of extremism on women and girls, and the need for Pakistanis to rally against the Talibanization of Pakistan.