Advocating women's rights: The movement in Pakistan

General bashing of Pakistan on women's issues has very negative effects. It puts off international donors. Pakistan has one of the smallest numbers of NGOs working and one of the reasons for that is often quoted to be the anti-women image of this country. According to newly published report of International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the disparity of nutrition between men and women in Pakistan is 87%, which is totally wrong. The fact is that, within this society, there are many women who are living a healthy and a happy life as young, intelligent and committed students and professional workers. As devoted mothers, some are opting to stay home after the birth of their child rather than pursing careers, as committed social workers, and as intellectuals representing the country in world forums. To pass sweeping statements about women being deprived is being unjust to all these women who are happy and leading a productive live and want this to be acknowledged.