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Women's rights in Pakistan |
07 June 2005 |
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Racing to reform the law
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan is seen as a relatively tolerant leader of a country which is not known for its gender equality.
But his reformist tendencies have been under some pressure recently, and a series of mixed-sex mini marathon races have been staged to highlight women's rights. Up until recently the races have been disrupted by protestors and the authorities. But a couple of weeks ago a race was finally run in which the women were allowed to compete and complete the race - even if they were wearing heels and shalwar kameez.
One of the organisers of the run, Asma Jahangir, joins me tomorrow to tell me about the state of women's rights in Pakistan and what the chances are for the repeal of the repressive 'Hudood' law which, amongst other things, requires a rape victim to have no less than four witnesses to prove her case.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
Country profile: Pakistan
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