Women from all walks of life are sharing why it’s imperative to step out and rally for collective rights of women on International Women’s Day. Aurat March is set be held in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
The Aurat March has become one of the most anticipated marches as the hashtag #WhyIMarch trends on twitter.
The Aurat March is raising a voice against the marginalisation of women, patriarchy, misogyny and oppression. This is why women are taking part in the Aurat March
#WhyIMarch – because the honour of the men around me does not rest on my shoulders. #AuratMarch
— d kamal (@daanistan) March 5, 2019
To speak the truth
I march so our daughters don’t have to be silent and scared to speak the truth and claim their rights! #InternationalWomensDay #WhyIMarch #AuratMarch #HumAurtein
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) March 7, 2019
To fight patriarchy
Because I am sick of patriarchal ways. #WhyIMarch
— Sadaf Fayyaz Ysufzai (@SadafFayyaz) March 7, 2019
Because ‘boys will be boys’ is not an excuse
because i call BS on “boys will be boys”. they will be held accountable for their actions just as girls always are. #WhyIMarch
— adifferentinflection (@ayeshanaveeddd) March 7, 2019
To fight against honour killings
For Sana Cheema, the Italian Pakistani girl who was murdered by her family in Gujrat but whose father and brother have now been acquitted. For all the honour crimes that never get proven. For women who continue to die at the hands of their families. #WhyIMarch
— Sabahat Zakariya (@sabizak) March 7, 2019
For Body Autonomy
#WhyIMarch Because our bodies are not your battle grounds.
— (@bebesbreath1) March 4, 2019
Against Injustice
I March for Zainab,
I March for Khadeeja,
I March for Mukhtara Mai,
I March against all forms of violence, discrimination, stereotyping, sexism, patriarchy and capitalism which exploits and oppresses women, transgender & non-binary people. #WhyIMarch #AuratAzadiMarch— Huda Bhurgri ♀️ (@HBhurgri) March 7, 2019
For reproductive rights
I march for reproductive rights. Women making decisions about their bodies!#WhyIMarch
— Anam Rathor (@AnamRathor) March 7, 2019
Do you know why you march? Let us know in the comments below.