WOMEN’S RIGHTS AS HUMAN RIGHTS: A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIETAL UPLIFT IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This research article explores the intrinsic link between women's empowerment and societal progress. Despite international recognition, women's rights remain compromised globally. This study examines the legal frameworks and mechanisms for protecting women's rights, highlighting gaps and challenges. It argues that strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing access to justice, and promoting cultural shift are crucial for societal uplift. The research analyzes international human rights instruments, national legislation, and case studies, offering recommendations for policymakers, lawyers, and activists. By in streaming women's rights as human rights, societies can unlock sustainable development, peace, and prosperity, benefiting all. This article comprises of the doctrinal methodology to ascertain how the state ought to act to eliminate discrimination against women not only in the legal sense but also in the social sense.