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International Conferences & Seminars
This section features a selection of interdisciplinary courses I’ve taught on gender, politics, and critical theory. Rooted in social justice and historical inquiry, these courses reflect my academic practice across institutions in Pakistan and abroad.
“Women and Islam in Post 9/11 World” Paper presented at Moscow State University Moscow Russia (September 26, 2019)
“Rligio-political Power of Imam of Mosque in Rural Pakistan” Paper presented at International Conference organized by American Council of Study of Islamic Societies (ACSIS) at Villanova University, Villanova Pa. (April 9, 2010)
“War in Afghanistan and its Impact on Pakistan” Presentation at Golden Church Community in Golden Co. (March 29, 2010)
“Women and peace building initiatives in Muslim Societies: Pakistan and South Asia" Presentation at Symposium of Naropa University Boulder Co. (October 10, 2009)
“Women’s political participation in Pakistan after Benazir Bhutto” Presentation at Panel Discussion in NGO Parallel Events program and the UN Commission on Status of Women annual meeting in New York. (March 2, 2009)
“Love and Law: Legal Roots of Violence Against Women” Paper presented at the Annual Social Science History Conference (SSHA) Miami, Florida (October 24, 2008)
“Feminist Critique of the UN Institutions and Working Groups” Presentation at International Workshop organized by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) in Chiangmai Thailand (July 2-4, 2008)
“From Holy War to War on Terrorism: An Overview” Paper presented at the annual dinner meeting of the United Nations Association (UNA) Boulder Co. (October 23, 2007)
“Construction of Female Sexuality: Religious Roots” Paper presented at the International Workshop on Gender and Sexuality organized by the BRAC University Dacca Bangladesh (July 29, 2007)
“Male Honour, Female Body” Paper presented at the panel organized by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women Law and Development (APWLD) and Women’s UN Network (WUNRN) in Church Center New York (March 1, 2007)
“Subordination and Oppression of Women: Religious, Legal and Political Roots” Presentation at the Gender Research Center (CGR) National University of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (December 6, 2006)
“Gender and Education in Muslim Societies” Presentation at the Center For Teaching International Relations, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver, Denver Colorado (November 15, 2006)
“Challenge of Sexual Transgression: Ancient and Modern Legal Responses” Presentation made at the Expert Group Meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, Geneva Switzerland (November 3, 2006)
“Impact of Son Preference culture on Women’s Reproductive Health in South Asia” Presentation at the Law School, University of Denver, Denver Colorado (October 23, 2006)
“Women in South Asia: Cultural and Religious Issues” Paper presented at the Workshop organized by the El-Pomar Foudation, Colorado Springs, Co (January 23, 2006)
“Honour Related Violence: A Historical Materialist Explanation” Paper presented as Keynote speaker at the Annual Convention of Women Lawyers Bar Association Colorado in Denver Colorado US (May 14, 2005)
“Violence against girls in the rural areas of Pakistan: A Case Study” Paper presented at the International Conference on Violence Against Women organized by the Wellesley College, Boston, US (April 2004)
“State Versus Women: Violation and Neglect of CEDAW Commitments by the State of Pakistan: A Critical Analysis”. Paper presented at the Regional Consultation meeting on CEDAW organized by IWRAW in Colombo Sri Lanka (October 9-12, 2003)
“Beyond Honor: Rethinking Role of Gender, economy, religion and Law in violence against women” Presentation of summary of the forthcoming book at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, at Colombo, Sri Lanka (August 30, 2002)
“Women’s Marital Rights in Islam: Theory and Practices” Paper presented at the seminar organized by the Working Group of Women Aga Khan University Karachi (September 25, 2002)
“Women and Islam: A Feminist Perspective” Lecture at the School of Nursing, Aga Khan University, Karachi Pakistan (June 21, 2002)
“Democratic State Vs Non-Democratic State: A Comparative Analysis of India and Pakistan” Paper presented at the Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, Karachi Pakistan. (June 16, 2002)
“Women’s Issues in Islam” Lecture at the Medical College, Aga Khan University Karachi Pakistan (May 31, 2002)
“Women and Technology: Gender Perspectives”, Paper presented at the National Seminar organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Karachi Pakistan (April 27, 2002)
“Why Democracy in Pakistan?” Paper presented at the Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, , Karachi Pakistan (February 17, 2002)
“Gender, Peace and Security” Paper presented at the International NGO Forum Seminar organized at the UN Commission on Status of Women annual session on New York, US. (March 10, 2002)
“Women in Political Processes and Decision Making” at Annual Consultation meeting organized by Asia Pacific Forum on Women Law and Development (APWLD), Chiangmai Thailand (November 4-5, 2001)
“Gender and Global Peace” Paper presented as Keynote Speaker at annual meeting of World March of Women on Montreal Canada (October 2, 2001)
“Gender Issues and Literacy”, at workshop organized by the British Council, , London UK (March 28-April 6, 2001)
“Human Trafficking in South Asia”, at National Conference organized by the Action Aid UK on Islamabad, Pakistan (December 10, 2000)
“Feminist Movements in Global Perspective” Paper presented at the Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, Karachi Pakistan (October 17, 2000)
“Feminism in Pakistan: Theoretical Underpinnings” Paper presented at the Amnesty International Guest Lecture series, , Karachi Pakistan (September 10, 2000)
“Trafficking of Women and Children in South Asia” Paper presented by at International Seminar organized by the CARITAS International, Karachi, Pakistan (May 19, 2000)
“Honor Killings in Pakistan” Paper presented at the International Conference on Violence Against Women, organized by the Istanbul Bar Council Istanbul Turkey. (March 9, 2000)
“Women in Political Processes and Decision Making: Case Study of Pakistan” Keynote Speaker at the 2 days Workshop organized by the Asia Pacific Forum on Law and Development (APWLD) in Chiangmai Thailand (November 4-5, 1999)
"Honor Killings and Parallel Judicial Systems in Pakistan" Presentation at the Law School, Columbia University New York US (October 28, 1999)
“Politics and Women’s Issues in Pakistan” Presentation at the Texas Women’s University, Denton Texas US (October 24, 1999)
“Mainstreaming Domestic Violence: Case Study of Pakistan” at International Seminar on Domestic violence in Belfast Ireland organized by the British Council (Sept 13-17, 1999)
“Honor Crimes against women In Pakistan” Presentation at the 2 days consultation meeting in Colombo Sri Lanka with the United Nations Special Rapportuer on violence Against Women (August 21-22, 1999)
“Women Political Leaders: Do They Make Difference?” Guest speaker at the Metropolitan State College, Denver US (March 3, 1999)
“Neither Patriarchy nor Matriarchy” Guest speaker on the occasion of International Women’s Day at the University of Colorado, Boulder, US (March 8, 1999)
“Domestic Violence: North-South Monitoring” Participant in 3 days long workshop held in Birmingham UK (March 9-11, 1999)
“Violence Against women: Ending Silence, Challenging Tolerance”, presenter in one week long international seminar, organized by the British Council London UK (February, 21-27, 1999)
“Shelters for victims of violence in Pakistan”, presentation at the meeting in Penang, Malaysia, during the shelters exchange visit (November 29-Dec 4, 1998)
“Women in political decision making in South Asia”, presentation at 3 days seminar held in Kathmandu, Nepal (28-31 October, 1998)
“State Policies and Domestic Violence” Case Study of Pakistan. Presentation at the meeting with the U.N. Rapporteur on Violence Against Women in Asia Pacific Region Colombo Sri Lanka (August 11-12, 1998)
“Formal and Informal Shelters for Women in Sindh: A Comparative Analysis of Rural and Urban Scenario”. Paper presented at an international workshop on “Shelters for Women in Islamic Societies” in Islamabad Pakistan sponsored by the British Council (February 9-11, 1998)
“Women and Fundamentalism: Case study of Pakistan” Paper presented at the international seminar in Copenhagen, Denmark (November 25, 1997)
“Gender Disparities as Socio-cultural Constraints on the Role of Women in Development in South Asia” Paper presented at the Institute of Business Administration in International Conference held in Karachi Pakistan (August 18, 1997)
“South Asian perspectives of feminism”, Paper presented at the Texas Women’s University US (February 21, 1996)
“Core themes in teaching American history” Presenter and Participant in Salzburg Seminar in Austria (February 12-18, 1995)