Women issues in Pakistan

Presented by: Iqra ShahidB.S Social Work 2nd Semester

Who is women??

• The Prophet says: Women are, indeed, men's partners. [Abu Dawud]• A woman can be a sister ,mother ,daughter or

in the form of a wife .And we all know that these relations are so divine.

In spite of these saying women’s are treated badly in Pakistani society

Some of the women issues in Pakistan are listed below:

• Honor killings• Domestic violence• Dowry abuse• Sexual harassment• Acid throwing• Trafficking• Marriage at young age

Honor killing’sA form of gender-based violence, an honor killing is the homicide of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief the victim has brought dishonor upon the family or community. The killing is viewed as a way to restore the reputation and honor of the family.E.G :Karo karri

Domestic Violence Domestic Violence is a violent confrontation between family or household members involving physical harm, sexual assault, or fear of physical harm. The batterer uses acts of violence and a series of behaviors, including intimidation, threats, psychological abuse, and isolation to coerce and to control the other person.

Dowry abuse

Dowry-related violence is a serious problem that affects the lives of women and girls. Dowry includes gifts, money, goods or property given from the bride’s family to the groom or in-laws before, during or anytime after the marriage. Dowry is a response to explicit or implicit demands or expectations of the groom or his family.

Acid throwingAcid attack or vitriolage is a form of violent assault. Perpetrators of these attacks throw acid at their victims (usually at their faces), burning them, and damaging skin tissue, often exposing and sometimes dissolving the bones.

I want to say that Please

• Respect all women.• Treat them good.• Educate them.• Encourage them.Because “Women hold up half the sky at the same height

as by men” (Mao).

A clip related to the violence of women

Afraid and alone_ Violence against women in Pakistan.flv