Women's Bill Introduced in Pakistan

Source:

Feminist Majority Foundation

Duration:

Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 19:00

Countries:

Asia

Southern Asia

Pakistan

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Human Rights

Initiative Type:

Appeals & Demonstrations

A bill to abolish laws that discriminate against women in Pakistan has been presented before Pakistan's parliament. The Protection and Empowerment of Women Bill has received split views from members of Parliament. According to BBC News, conservatives want to keep the current laws because they were made in the name of Islam under General Zia-ul-Haw in 1979.

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