LaWomen

01/12/2025

Behind every statistic are real women and girls
Journalists who stop writing after death threats, activists who delete their accounts to protect their families, girls who lose confidence before they’ve even found their voices, women who are stalked, r***d, or even killed. The harm may happen online, but its impact is painfully real, seeping into homes, workplaces, and communities. And it’s happening at a time when sweeping aid cuts are forcing women’s organizations around the world to shut down or drastically scale back programmes to end violence against women.

Misogynistic content in the manosphere is fuelling the abuse and spreading disinformation and hate. When these toxic ideas go viral, they shape how entire generations see and treat women and girls.

Inequality in access and power over technology also deepens the risks for some women and girls, especially those in rural and low-income communities.

28/11/2025

There is for online abuse
Online and digital spaces should empower women and girls. Yet every day, for millions of women and girls, the digital world has become a minefield of harassment, abuse, and control.

What can start small, on screens – a message, a comment, or a post – can quickly spiral into a torrent of threats and violence in real life. Private photos are stolen without consent. Lies spread in a matter of seconds. Locations are tracked. AI is weaponized to create deepfakes designed to shame and silence women.

This 16 Days of Activism (25 November – 10 December) join us as we rally for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm.


Source: UN Women

30/10/2025

✨ From Chitral to Change ✨
We’re so proud of Advocate Khonza, one of LaWomen’s inspiring lawyers from Chitral, who has been awarded a one-year Legal Fellowship by Women’s Fund Asia (WFA)! 💫

Through this fellowship, she’ll continue her journey to grow as a stronger, more skilled lawyer — while staying true to her mission of supporting women and providing free legal aid through LaWomen. ❤️

Her story is a reminder that when women lift women, justice travels even to the most remote valleys. 🌸

🎥 Watch her journey unfold below.

17/10/2025

Gender-sensitive policing means understanding how gender shapes people’s experiences of violence and justice. It ensures that survivors are treated with respect, empathy, and fairness. When police adopt this approach, they help build trust and make justice more accessible for everyone.

Zara Tajwar, Founder of LAWomen and Consultant Trainer, delivered a training session on Anti-r**e law with emphasis on handling r**e victims with gender sensitivity. The session was held at Police Training College Hangu, KP with Police officers.

17/10/2025

Our Founder and Consultant Trainer, Ms Zara Tajwar, had the privilege of contributing to the Three-Day Training of Trainers on Gender-Responsive Policing, organised by UN Women at the Police Training College, Hangu (KP). The training aimed to build police officers’ capacity to respond to gender-based violence with empathy, fairness, and survivor-centred practices.

The session was on the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act and Anti-Rape Act, 2021, and to discuss how gender sensitivity and compassion can transform policing into a force for trust and justice.

Shout out to UN Women, and the dedicated team at Police Training College Hangu for their leadership and collaboration in this important initiative.

Together, we’re working toward a justice system that protects with empathy and serves with integrity.

10/10/2025

True empowerment begins with financial independence — when girls have the skills and confidence to make their own decisions and shape their own lives.

We were proud to join UNICEF’s Ba-Ikhtiar Mustaqbil – Ba-Ikhtiar Pakistan Alliance consultation in KP, bringing together women's rights organisations, government representatives, and incredible young girls from the Pakistan Girl Guides Association.

It was inspiring to hear from Ms. Rukhshanda Naz and other leaders who reminded us that when girls rise, communities thrive.

LaWomen is proud to be part of this alliance — working together for a more Ba-Ikhtiar (empowered) Pakistan. 🇵🇰

09/10/2025

Delivering training to police officers on Gender Responsive policing in Hangu KP.

02/10/2025

#بااختیار مستقبل بااختیار پاکستان

13/08/2025

Our freedom was built on Unity, sustained by Faith, and strengthened through Discipline.
At LaWomen, we honor this legacy by ensuring that every woman’s voice is heard and her rights protected.
On this 14th August, let’s commit to a Pakistan where justice knows no gender. 💚"

15/06/2025

10/06/2025

🖋️ Why Attestation Matters
دستاویزات کی تصدیق کیوں ضروری ہے؟

A missing stamp can delay justice.
ایک مہر کی کمی آپ کا حق چھین سکتی ہے۔

📄 In Pakistan, courts require documents to be attested to be valid.
📚 Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 and CPC 1908 demand verified evidence.

✅ Verified = Trusted
✅ تصدیق شدہ = قابلِ قبول

🚫 No attestation = No legal standing
📌 Supreme Court (PLD 2004 SC 860): “Unattested documents have no evidentiary value.”

At LaWomen, we help women understand & navigate these legal essentials—because awareness is empowerment.

📸 Swipe to see what legal readiness looks like.

07/06/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest intern, Alyssa, who joins us with a strong academic background and a deep interest in the intersection of law, psychology, and crime. Currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, Alyssa brings a fresh perspective and valuable insight into our ongoing projects.

At LaWomen, we believe in nurturing future changemakers—and Alyssa’s passion for justice and understanding human behavior aligns perfectly with our mission to build a more equitable and empathetic legal ecosystem.

Welcome aboard, Alyssa! We’re excited to learn from you and work together to push the boundaries of legal innovation and social impact.