Photo essay: Pakistanis employ wit and humour to counter patriarchy, gender violence and discrimination.
March in Karachi, Pakistan brought together people from all walks and genders in the second edition of the rally, to demand social and economic justice – and an end to gender violence and discrimination.
The Aurat March, initiated in 2018, is organised by a woman’s collective called Hum Aurtein, , to commemorate International Women’s day held across the globe. After gathering at the hall, the attendees marched through one of the city's most prominent roads, Abdullah Haroon Road.Young women on bicycles make their way in the rally towards Abdullah Haroon Road
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