Thousands of women rally in Pakistan despite legal hurdles

Thousands of women took part in rallies across Pakistan on Wednesday despite efforts by authorities in several cities to block the divisive marches. Known as the Aurat (women) March, the rallies have courted controversy because of banners and placards waved by participants that raise subjects such as divorce, sexual harassment and menstruation. The crowd is getting huge! Aurat March Zindabad! #AuratMarch2023 #AuratMarchISB pic.twitter.com/knZA0Es804 — Aurat March Islamabad (@Aurat_marchisb) Celebrating at #AuratAzadiMarchHyd by @ForumHyderabad @Arfana_Mallah n @amarsindhu bravo to all who made…

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