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| Mahnaz Rahman مہناز رحمن | |
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| Born | Mahnaz Rahman (1949-06-16) 16 June 1949 (age 75) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Known for | Writing, Women's Rights Activism |
Mahnaz Rahman (Urdu: مہناز رحمن ) (born 16 June 1949) is a Pakistani journalist, writer, and women's rights activist. A former socialist leader in the National Students Federation (NSF), she received China's "Friendship Award" for her "outstanding contributions to the country's economic and social progress".
Personal life
Mahnaz Rahman, born in Karachi in 1949, studied at Karachi University, where she joined the National Students Federation (NSF). She became the first female vice president of the Economics Society in the largest department at the University at the time, after winning an election on the NSF platform.
Journalistic career
After graduation, Rahman joined Daily Musawat Karachi, working in the magazine section with editor Ahfazur Rahman, whom she later married. Together, they actively participated in the movement against Zia-ul-Haq's dictatorship. Following Musawat's closure, she worked at Daily Mehvar and later at Amn.
In China
Together with her family, as a result of her husband's blacklisting, she moved to China in 1985 and stayed there till 1993. During her 8 years stay, she regularly wrote two columns named "Letters from China" and "Letters from Beijing" for Daily Jang and Weekly Akhbar-e-Jahan, respectively. In China, she also translated several works of Chinese literature into Urdu. In 1991, the Chinese government bestowed her with the Friendship Award (China) for having "made outstanding contributions to the country's economic and social progress".
Aurat Foundation
Upon returning to Pakistan, she joined various NGOs. She eventually joined Aurat Foundation, where she worked for nearly 20 years including as its Resident Director Sindh. During her tenure, the organization worked for the implementation of several laws and safeguards for women.
Activism
- Activism for women's rights in particular pro-women legislation
- Journalists trade union activities including taking part in freedom of press movements
In newspapers as
- Foreign Expert, China Pictorial Beijing 1990-1993
- Assistant Editor Daily Amn, 1982-1985
- Assistant Editor, Weekly Mehvar 1979-1982
- Sub Editor Daily Musawaat, 1973-77
See also
References
- "'Mahnaz Rahman: "Rahman: "The West thinks we are all terrorists, but it is the US's fault""". www.elnacional.cat. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "'Mahnaz Rahman: "We suffer ups and downs in the struggle for gender equality in Pakistan"". laindependent.cat. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "'Sach: Mahnaz Rahman, Page 11: "My Personal Composite Heritage"" (PDF). isd.net.in. February 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "'A Word with Mahnaz Rahman'" (PDF). af.org.pk. June 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "'Remembering Ahfaz ur Rahman""". www.thenew.com.pk. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "'Mahnaz Rahman""". womenpower50.com. August 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "'Event on Women's Rights""". opp-platform.com. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- "'Aurat Foundations Mahnaz Rahman narrates Pakistani womens struggles at international conference'". geo.tv. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2025.