Pakistan sends ‘important signal’ of hope in a gloomy world of pushbacks on women’s rights

Naseema Ehsan, a 50-year-old senator from Pakistan, shocked the world by speaking out about her own early marriage at 13, inspiring hope for an end to child marriage. Despite fierce opposition, a bill banning it passed in Islamabad, marking a significant step toward ending this injustice. However, global pushback remains as religious and political leaders oppose the change, highlighting the ongoing struggle to protect women's rights worldwide.