Women of Pakistan look for 'Solution' amid the rise in domestic violence
Women in the country face discrimination and abuse, similar to the situation of minorities in Pakistan. Due to the increase in the cases of domestic violence in the country, many people have now demanded a solution.
Women are avoiding bringing the cases of violence to the fore. In an opinion piece for News International, columnist Iman Omar said that the police have made it clear that combating gender-based crimes is not their first priority, which is supported by politicians who violate the law. focusing on the protests that broke out iran.
The refusal of the police to register an FIR in a domestic violence case shows the fact that women in Pakistan are now reluctant to come forward with cases of abuse and violence.
The author writes in her opinion piece for News International that women who are strong enough to call the police are turned away and asked to make amends with their abusers.
The columnist said that he is informed that the incident is a personal matter and spanking is an essential aspect of marriage.
The News International reported that a policy brief on domestic violence, which was released by Pakistan's National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and UN Women on March 7, 2023, found that 90 percent of Pakistani women have experienced violence in their lives. At some point in time domestic abuse in Pakistan has experienced.