Women Empowerment

Two words. Women Empowerment.

Every morning while walking home, I come across a lady near my residence. And every single morning she inspires me as a woman.

What so special about her?

She rides a bike to drop her kids to school.

It may not be a unique thing for many countries, but it's definitely a courageous thing to do in the male-oriented Pakistan. This country where female drivers are mocked constantly and lone women are harassed on the streets. And wives and daughters are oppressed just for the family's 'izzat'.

But this woman is brave enough to face the daunting stares, the evil sneers and the crude comments every single morning just to drop her kids to school.

She is the living definition of feminism.

She inspires me to be just as fearless in the face of this male-dominated community. To fight for my rights. And to prioritize my responsibilities over culture.

And what better way to bring ourself forward as a gender but to support one another through hard times. To cheer on the women entrepreneurs with a united front.

I asked her if I can take her picture so I can write about her. She said 'yes'. What she didn't know was that she would become an instant inspiration to a million girls out there to be just as strong as she is.
I support all women out there fighting to be heard, fighting to succeed. I will always try my best to support them in any way I can.

Here's to women.


- TMR