Sunday, April 21, 2013

In Pakistan’s tribal region, a woman runs for office for the first time



Zari is the first woman to run for political office in Pakistan. She has only filed her nomination papers but has support from not only her husband but from a community which typically calls for women to stay at home. She wants to work for the betterment of women in tribal areas and promote a softer image for Pakistan's tribal regions. Not only is she taking the lead but she is also inspiring other women to do the same.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/pakistan/130418/pakistan-tribal-region-election-woman-candidate-badam-zari#1

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