Thousands of women took part in rallies across Pakistan on Wednesday despite efforts by authorities in several cities to block the divisive marches.
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Activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party hold placards and party flags as they march during a rally to mark the International Women's Day in Lahore on March 8, 2023. -- Photo: Arif Ali / AFP
2023-03-08 17:29:02
Thousands of women took part in rallies across Pakistan on Wednesday despite efforts by authorities in several cities to block the divisive marches.
Known as the Aurat (women) March, the rallies have courted controversy because of banners and placards waved by participants that raise subjects such as divorce, sexual harassment and menstruation.
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