ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Women's rights in Pakistan

Okay kiddo, so in Pakistan, women have historically faced many challenges when it comes to their rights. A lot of people there believe that women are supposed to be more like housewives and not do things like work outside the home or have equal opportunities with men.

But you know how we believe that everyone should be treated fairly and have the same chances to succeed? Well, some people in Pakistan have been working really hard to make sure that women are given the same rights as men.

For example, they have made laws that say women can go to school and get jobs just like men can. They have even made laws to protect women from things like domestic violence and sexual harassment.

However, despite these laws, there are still many challenges for women in Pakistan. Some families still prefer to keep their daughters at home and not let them go to school or work. And even if a woman is able to get a job, she might not get paid as much as a man doing the same job.

So there is still a lot of work to be done to make sure women in Pakistan are able to fully enjoy all the same rights and opportunities as men. But there are many people working hard every day to make that happen.