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Tahera Sajid - who has written 13 posts on Libre Magazine.

Tahera Sajid is a social observer and commentator, currently residing in the US. She writes as a freelance columnist for assorted publications in Pakistan. Apart from academic stuff, she enjoys writing short stories and satire covering, primarily, gender-related issues.

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Sunday, August 31, 2008

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I look at her, and think. I have been sitting here for over an hour. She hasn’t looked up once. She hasn’t acknowledged my presence. She doesn’t recognize me. She can’t. It is not easy to come to terms with. That real is not real for her anymore; that my world is not hers anymore; that [...]

Working Women’s Woes

Saturday, July 26, 2008

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Women’s human rights deserve more importance than they are accorded in many societies. Every woman deserves her dignity and respect at home and in the workplace as much as any man – if not more. The term, ‘Human rights’ refers to the basic rights to which all human beings are entitled. The United Nations Universal Declaration [...]

Still Looking

Thursday, June 19, 2008

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“I promise to learn…if you agree to polish my shoes whenever the maid takes the day off!” “No, no, no!” I had stormed out yesterday leaving my Mum baffled and Shabbi Auntie angry, when she brought in yet another rishta-seeking brigade. Can you blame me? Who do these women think they are, bringing along all the [...]

Dispel the Darkness

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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“Education for all is important for three reasons. First, education is a right. Second, education enhances individual freedom. Third, education yields important development benefits.” John Daniel, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Education. How committed are the South Asian nations to promoting education for all? How focused, indeed, are they on building their future? At the Millennium Summit in [...]

The Ring

Saturday, April 12, 2008

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The ring was beautiful. She couldn’t take her eyes off it. The solitaire shone with all its brilliance, and mesmerized her. She knew instantly, the ring she was to choose for her engagement would have to be the one she held in her hand. “I love it!” she squealed with delight. “So be it, darling.” He replied [...]

Winds of Change

Friday, March 28, 2008

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Human societies have traditionally been male-dominated, owing to the male’s superior physical strength. However, as higher intellectual concerns gained importance, change became inevitable in the status quo with some cultures being more receptive while others, resistant. Over the last hundred years, Western societies have seen a change in attitude, with emancipation and empowerment of women bringing [...]

Existing Without Hope

Thursday, March 20, 2008

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Mental illness affects people around the world, transforming their lives into a continuous struggle for preservation of their dignity and human rights in societies that do not always understand them. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” -The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Throughout history, mental illness has been associated with factors like [...]

The Tree

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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Murad Ali lay huddled on his charpoy, cursing the cold weather. The winter chill was at its peak in the small village bordering the forest. Murad’s small hut barely held itself together, and the icy winds twirled their way carelessly through it. Despairingly, he looked at the children. ‘They’d probably freeze to death, by the time [...]

Worlds Apart

Thursday, February 28, 2008

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Raniya peered out as the huge airliner glided smoothly through the clouds. Her mother, Jehan Ara, sat in the adjacent seat, deeply engrossed in her reading. She unbuckled her seatbelt and took a deep sigh, “Here I come Ahsan!” Eighteen, and full of dreams, Raniya sat thinking about her fiancé with a gentle smile playing on [...]

An Emergency

Friday, February 22, 2008

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Hello? Zareen Auntie? THANK GOD I found you! You’ve just GOT to help me! Zara? What’s the matter, dear? It’s a NIGHTMARE…its…its…how could it be HAPPENING? I jus’ can’t… Sweetheart…calm down, now… Oh, Zareen Auntie…you’re the ONLY one who can help… Zara, is everybody alright? No…everything’s ruined! I don’t know what we’ll do…you’ve got to come! WHAT’S THE MATTER? Mum will never make [...]