Tag: #DomesticViolence
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Malaysian Minister faces backlash for suggesting husbands ‘gently strike’ wives
Malaysia’s Deputy Minister for Women, Family, and Community Development, Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff, has come under fire for urging husbands to maintain a ‘gentle but firm’ touch against wives who are stubborn. The move is being hailed as misogynistic and has garnered criticism from not only women but men who are ‘outraged’. The Malaysian Deputy…
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The Rise in Violence against Women: A matter of concern
Pakistan is an Islamic country, but unfortunately, the increasing incidence of violence against women in Pakistan is a matter of concern, mainly due to poor investigation and lack of justice. In this regard, we review the situation and events. Women in Pakistan are facing a lot of problems. From harassment at work to brutal killings,…
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Domestic Violence needs to end in Pakistan
This article has been written by Amnah Jabeen. Women are treated as second-class citizens all over the world, but more specifically in developing countries, they are oppressed in different sectors of life. Pakistan is one of the living examples of such developing countries which has been facing this issue since it got independence. The women…
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Investigation About Dr. Khalid Masud Gondal’s Sexual Harassment Case Has Been Suspended
Baaghi TV: The Lahore High Court On Thursday suspended a controversial local commission appointed by Punjab Ombudsperson Women to inspect, investigate the evidence and facts of a complaint moved by a lady Dr. Dalia Mahmood against Prof Dr. Khalid Masud Gondal Vice-Chancellor of King Edward Medical University over the charges of sexual harassment. Justice Shahid…
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Harassment Reporting Unit Established in Pakistan for Women
RAWALPINDI, Dec 20 (APP): City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Muhammad Ahsan Younas has directed the newly established Harassment Reporting Unit (HRU) to make all-out efforts to address harassment complaints of women. According to a police spokesman, Rawalpindi Police on the directives of CPO had taken a revolutionary step to address harassment complaints and established a…
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Domestic Violence (Protection and Prevention) Bill 2020 to be tabled in NA: Shireen Mazari
ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP): Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari on Wednesday said that Domestic Violence (Protection and Prevention) Bill 2020 prepared by Ministry of Human Rights (MOHR) will be tabled in National Assembly (NA). In a twitter message, she said that Bill also approved by Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative…
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Violence rate against women has increased due to Coronavirus
During a two-day workshop on women, it was revealed that the Corona pandemic has also increased violence against women in domestic businesses where they have been most affected. The revelation was made at a two-day training workshop on women’s participation in the political process and the local government system in Quetta, jointly organized by the…
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Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus
Berlin, March 28 (AFP/APP): With families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, fears are rising of a surge in domestic violence. From Berlin to Paris, Madrid, Rome, and Bratislava, associations that help victims of domestic violence have sounded the alarm after Europe overtook China to become the…