Is this the official Aurat March website?
No. AuratMarch.com is an independent educational and commentary publication. It is not affiliated with Aurat March organizers in Karachi, Lahore or elsewhere. The similarly named domain does not mean that we speak for the movement.
When did Aurat March begin?
Karachi organizers describe the initiative as having begun in 2018. Different city initiatives subsequently published their own charters and events. Visit our introduction and the original Karachi archive.
Does every participant support every slogan?
Not necessarily. An individual placard and an official organizing document are different sources. Fair criticism should identify the original speaker, city, year and context.
Does the website oppose women's rights?
No. We support women’s dignity, protection from coercion and violence, access to education, recognition of lawful property and inheritance rights, and fair treatment. We also examine contested movement positions through Islamic ethical perspectives and reasoned disagreement.
Is disagreement with a slogan the same as hostility to women?
No. Ideas can be challenged respectfully while recognizing people’s right to safety and dignity. Our slogan analysis separates the issue being raised from the language chosen to raise it.
Do you publish both supporting and critical perspectives?
Yes, our goal is to accurately present the position being discussed before evaluating its evidence and ethics. We distinguish documented facts, religious interpretations and editorial judgments. See our editorial standards.
Can I contact the editorial team?
The intended public address is [email protected], but email forwarding is not yet active. Please do not send messages to it until the contact page confirms activation. Our contact page explains planned submission categories.
Is the website legal or religious advice?
No. The material is general education and commentary. Specific legal cases, personal religious rulings, medical or safety decisions require qualified professionals. See Resources and Help.
Why are some articles shorter in Urdu or Roman Urdu?
Language editions are written for readability and may differ in length and examples. The original sources are linked so readers can check context. We will keep improving the language editions with editorial review.
How do I know if a fact-check is reliable?
Look for the original claim, its date, source, the evidence tested and a clear limited conclusion. A page should distinguish an altered image from a false caption and should not generalize beyond one verified claim.