Before Gender Equality, Balochistan’s Women Must Fight for Basic Survival – The Diplomat

On International Women’s Day, the global focus was on progress and equality, but in Balochistan, Pakistan, women protested for the safe recovery of forcibly disappeared loved ones. Amid conflict and state violence, Baloch women have become the face of a human rights struggle, facing marginalization and little support from mainstream feminist movements. Labeled as “half-widows” and “half-orphans,” these women navigate uncertainty, fight for justice, and carry the weight of their community’s struggle, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of ongoing adversity.

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