'Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace'

Voices Unheard is a quarterly newsletter published by the Kashmir based KWIPD. The periodical not only focuses on human right issues in whole of Jammu and Kashmir but also will bring forth the pathetic condition of women and children especially human right abuses in this internationally identified conflict zone. Kashmir, one of the most volatile region and nuclear flash point is sandwiched between two nuclear nations, India and Pakistan. Three wars have been fought on Kashmir, which has sapped the resources, energies and vitality of not just India, Pakistan but of entire South Asia. Peace in Kashmir is imperative for South Asia's survival. There has been no serious effort to fulfill the aspirations of the people by allowing plebiscite under United Nations auspices as promised to the people of state at the time of accession. Role of international community in realizing proposals can't be undermined in the changing scenario of International politics. Peaceful solutions to all-pending international disputes are the need of the hour.

This quarterly is an attempt to highlight the plight of women in war zones. Women, being the most vulnerable, account for the vast majority of those adversely affected by armed conflict. Human being is a problem solving species and every effort should lead towards a better and peaceful world. Women have unique ability to bridge seemingly insurmountable divides. Armed conflict brings its own distinct forms of violence against women. Stories, anecdotes and situation reports about women, especially their fortitude, sufferings, ordeal and awareness about their basic rights will be the main focus. This newsletter is a salutation and tributes to those women who fight with courage and deserve all praises and applaud, but go unnoticed even in the eyes of their own people. Every effort of KWIPD will try to pave a way for peace and disarmament, not only at regional or national, but also at international level. more