Women’s Rights

Thomas, Arsal, and Justin

Can women vote?

• They can vote. But in Kazana the elders wont let them. Women in Pakistan have their own polling stations.

Problem

• Women are restricted from certain things like school.

Can women run for office?

• Yes they can run for office, but they need to wear a Hijab

Can women go to school?

• They can not go to school if it is on religious grounds because it is strictly prohibited.

Are women required to go to school?

• Female education in Pakistan never flourished because of corruption and lack of interest that the government has given on the issue.

Are there laws designed to protect women?

• Yes, this act may be called Protection of Women Act.

Can Women divorce?

• Yes but only under certain circumstances. For example, if the where abouts of the husband have not been known for a period of 2 years.

Can they own their own property?

• Women can legally own land, but states land allotment has always excluded women.

Solution

• We can raise money to help build schools.

How can you help??