Women Action Forum condemns the brutal attack on 24th May of a frenzied mob on Christian families in Sargodha that critically injured an elderly Christian, Nazir Masih, burnt his home, and looted his shoe factory as well as frightening other Christian residents in Sargodha.

🔴 Press release WAF expresses its deep concern over the escalating persecution of minority faiths and sects in the country, amid an uptick in faith-based mob lynchings, state-sanctioned desecration of religious minorities’ sites of worship and rising allegations of blasphemy.

Joint Action Committee for People’s Rights, a civil society platform of 37 human rights organizations, is deeply concerned with the law-and-order situation, violence against religious minorities & rising economic hardships for the people, especially salaried and working class 🔽

WAF Lahore expresses deep concern over the inordinate delay in appointing a chairperson to the National Commission on the Status of Women and fears that the appointment may be political rather than professional.

Aurat March Lahore strongly condemns the brutal attack on Shia community in Parachinar, Kurram, killing and injuring dozens of civilians. 1/3

Endorsed by WAF Lahore.

WAF Lahore finds itself unable to support the proposed 26th constitutional amendment, which poses an alarming risk to the future of democracy in Pakistan.

WAF Condemns PECA’s Dangerous Censorship Agenda

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This year, Aurat March Lahore and Women's Action Forum - Lahore jointly call for Aurat March to be held on February 12, 2025, in celebration of the National Women's Day of Pakistan.

WAF’s statement on the peaceful protest against the construction of canals on River Indus