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Aug. 5, 2022

Domestic Violence and Toxic Masculinity

What is Domestic Violence? Am I A Victim? Domestic Violence in India Domestic Violence in Pakistan Pakistan’s Problem With Violence Against Women Is Growing Impossible to Ignore The Way Men Are Raised Perpetuates Patriarchy And Toxic Mascu…

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May 17, 2022

Dimaagi Sehat; Maansik Svaasthy - Mental Health In South Asians Miniseries - Part 1

  We kick off May - Mental Health Month by starting the conversation on mental health in the south asian community with special guest Jahanara Chugtai, a trauma informed therapist based out of Lahore, Pakistan. This blog post will serve as …

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May 11, 2022

Mera Jism, Meri Marzi - My body my choice

Every time the political landscape in America drums up the abortion debate I am reminded of my time in Pakistan where abortion is still illegal and botched abortions and untimely deaths the result.      "Mera jism, mere marzi" th…

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May 1, 2022

Hum apke hain kaun? - An intro to Auraten

Akhir kaun hain hum apke?(who are we to you?) hum aap hain. (we are you) girls like you who grew up with eyes full of wonder and a heart full of joy. along the way life happened. much to dim that light, blow out the flame.  today we are…

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