These posters from the Aurat March say everything you wish you could

"Paratha rolls, not gender roles!" That's a slogan we can all get behind.

09 Mar, 2018

Karachi's Aurat March 2018 took place yesterday and hundreds showed up to assert women's rights to reproductive, economic and environmental justice, in addition to demanding an end to violence against women and other gender minorities.

The march, which took place at and around Frere Hall, was preceded by some powerful speeches, performances and demonstrations.

But what we particularly enjoyed were the posters brought along by fellow marchers to express their thoughts about women's rights.

Here are some of our favourites:

Well first of all

It's pretty simple

**Very very simple!**

Since you won't listen to us, listen to him

This shut-up call was a long time coming

We shouldn't have to say this but here we are

**It's not that scary, okay?**

Every morning and night please

**Talk about Bad Moms!**

Oh well, like mom like daughter

Do you even cook, bro?

Who run the world?

It's been way too long, guys

How we know? You'll never know

This guy takes the cake... I mean roll!

Comments

SATT Mar 09, 2018 11:59am

They will fight.

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Vijay B. Mar 09, 2018 12:05pm

Lovely, very funny, creative, and inspiring posters with subtle and some not so subtle messages, Lovely brave ladies from all walks (oun intended) from the tribally dressed lady. to the Catholic nuns. Thank you. P. S. Was the "every man marcher must be accompanied by two women" policy strictly enforced? No wonder I did not see many men among the marchers.

Amir Mar 09, 2018 01:56pm

Feminism never gave any benefit to women now has long gone. There is no pride in genderism be human at first stay there we are more than our biological bodies. Im a feminist mean I hate man get out hatred and love every one individualy.

Faisal Mar 09, 2018 05:29pm

Awesome, but there should have been thousands more. Sometimes women our their own worst enemy.

Nuzhat Mar 09, 2018 08:27pm

Wow hats off to these women. Love them

ahamed Mar 09, 2018 09:11pm

Well done but numbers could have been larger. Great awareness for women's rights and freedom. Keep it up because recent moves in Pakistan are regressive. Men must support this movement - it is not going away!

Arif Mar 09, 2018 10:15pm

Dawn is the best. I am from India and the quality of Dawn website is better than timesofindia or even thehindu. It’s a nice mix of easy reading combined with serious coverage. Of course it helps that Dawn is in a “geo strategic” location that staggers from one crisis to another. This is a great article. Keep it up Dawn. Please start an India section. As you see more Indians visit Dawn than Pakistanis. We would love to see your take on India news.

Vijay B. Mar 10, 2018 12:24pm

"Fight like a girl? " Oh, no. Feel sorry for the poor men then. That little girl carrying that sign looks so cute doing that.

Shahzad Akbar Shaikh Mar 10, 2018 07:33pm

The fight for rights just started. Dont lose hope and keep on fighting. Its a really long road ahead. Keep it up!!

AdNan 2 Mar 12, 2018 12:13pm

Not look good.

Chris Roberts Mar 15, 2018 08:48am

Very good! Do not get discouraged if you feel that there could have been more participants, as this was only the first such march. Great to see such a diverse group of women, including Roman Catholic nuns all there together. We men only have ourselves to blame for creating the conditions that make it necessary for women to get up, get out and fight for the right to take charge of their lives as adults.