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202023 minPG-13documentary

Why We Protest: Aurat March

202023 minPG-13documentary

Aurat March represents a powerful resurgence of the women's movement in Pakistan, advocating for women's and minority rights through annual protests since 2018.

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Why We Protest: Aurat March

2020• 23 minPG-13

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Aurat March represents a powerful resurgence of the women's movement in Pakistan, advocating for women's and minority rights through annual protests since 2018.

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Aurat March represents a significant revival of the women's movement in Pakistan, which began in the late 1970s in response to oppressive laws under General Zia-ul-Haq. Since 2018, women across the country have gathered annually on March 8 to advocate for women's and minority rights, reclaiming public spaces through marches and chants. This documentary focuses on the Lahore chapter of Aurat March, exploring the contemporary challenges faced by women in Pakistan and the motivations behind their activism.

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