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    June 15, 2011

Pakistani Activist to Continue to Speak Out for Women's Rights

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   Mukhtar Mai Pakistani activist Mukhtar Mai (File Photo)

   Pakistani activist Mukhtar Mai says she will continue to speak out for
   the rights of women despite setbacks to her cause. Her resolve was
   expressed Wednesday in a bilingual VOA Tweetchat.

   In April, the Pakistani Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of five of
   the six men accused of gang-raping her in 2002. Since her assault, she
   has raised her voice against crimes against women in her country that
   are sanctioned by custom and social mores.

   Her advice to women in a similar position: "Don't lose hope even if I
   couldn't get justice. Keep on raising your voice."

   A transcript of her Tweet Chat with VOA's Audience:

   [[1]View the story "Mukhtar Mai Speaks about Women's Rights in
   Pakistan" on Storify]

References

   1. http://storify.com/voaasia/mukhtar-mai-speaks-with-voa-about-womens-rights-in

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