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The Status of Women in Pakistan

This theartre performance is based on the story of a woman who is someone’s mother, sister, wife and daughter. The woman plays many roles in life but is she given the due credit that she deserves? The names aforementioned are all those relationships, which are attached to a man. Doesn’t she have her own identity ... Read More »

May 20, 2013 ·

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theatre performance on women's rights in Pakistan

Theatre Play on Minority Rights in Pakistan

Lok Vehar Theatre, Faisalabad Group arranged a play on Minority Rights as part of the 11th Interactive Theatre Festival in Dadu. This play is based on the rights of minorities in Pakistan. We should not forget the role of our Christian brethren who have played a vital role in the creation of Pakistan. Quaid –e- Azam ... Read More »

May 9, 2013 ·

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minority rights in Pakistan

Brick Kiln Workers Air their Grievances

This theatre performance projects the unjust treatment against the brick kiln workers. They collectively put forward their grievances in the hope to have their voices heard. Men and women are working at a brick kiln site under the scorching sun. One of the men tells them to be quick with the work as the time ... Read More »

April 23, 2013 ·

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brick kiln workers theatre performance

Theatre Performance on Bonded Labour

Interactive Resource Centre (IRC) with collaboration of Trocaire and NCABL arranged a Provincial forum on implementation of Bonded Labor; Abolition Act. The event was headed by Mr. Waseem Muhammad; Director of IRC at the Hospitality Inn hotel. The show began with a 20 min theatre performance conducted by the Multan theatre group. A dramatized version ... Read More »

April 18, 2013 ·

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theater performance on bonded labour

Theatre performance highlights the Importance of Washing Hands

Water is the source of life. Water constitutes to more than two thirds of human body weight and without water we would cease to exist.  It is an essential element as important as oxygen. The survival of entire mankind depends on water as it keeps the body hydrated. The cells need certain supplements in order ... Read More »

April 12, 2013 ·

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importance of washing hands

Hudood Ordinance and its Implications for the Women of Pakistan

Interactive Resource Centre organized a theatre performance on Discriminatory Laws against Women at “Violence against women” forum WSF Mumbai India. The Hudood Ordinance was passed under Ziaul Haq’s regime and has stirred much controversy. The laws are in line with Islam but the procedure with which it is being implemented in Pakistani courts is not. ... Read More »

April 8, 2013 ·

Theatre

Pakistan-women-crying

Story of Tehmina: Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea

The Multan theatre group with collaboration of IRC held a theatre performance. This is a story of a girl by the name Tehmina who is a medical student. Tehmina is waiting for her result. She is an ambitious girl who wishes to make the most of her life. She wants to study and pursue a ... Read More »

April 3, 2013 ·

Theatre

women's rights in Pakistan

Interactive Theatre performance on life of a Courageous Woman

IRC with collaboration of SAFCWO Theatre Group performed an interactive theatre in Islamabad.  The magic of theatre is that there is no right and wrong. The audience can fully participate and decide how a certain course of action should be. Anyone from the audience can volunteer to come on stage and suggest their solutions to ... Read More »

March 28, 2013 ·

Theatre

courageous women in Pakistan

Theatre performance on women’s rights

This theatre performance has been presented by the Multan group on rights of women in Pakistan.  Absence of proper implementation of laws and system of governance deprives women of getting justice in Pakistan. Poor people are especially vulnerable as they don’t have means to fight their case and every one turns a deaf ear to ... Read More »

March 25, 2013 ·

Theatre

women's rights in Pakistan

Farmer’s Rights: A plea for justice and equality

This is a SDDP performance by the Sanjh Theatre Group on the issue of farmer’s rights in Pakistan. These poor farmers are deprived of their rightful share. They are faced with fraud and deception yet they remain helpless as no rule of law is there to give them protection. Panchayat or jirga systems are in ... Read More »

March 19, 2013 ·

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farmers in Pakistan