Violence against women and children
It’s a matter of extreme sorrow that violence against women and children in our country is on the rise. We are accustomed to reading newspaper reports about violent incidents against women every day. A report by Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) documented that at least 93 women were raped from January to March. According to another report published in The Daily Star, 1,050 women were raped across the country last year. Children aren’t spared either. A report by Shishu Odhikar Forum shows that at least 521 incidents of child rape occurred last year.
These statistics show how horrific the situation is when it comes to the safety of women and children in our society. We strongly demand that the perpetrators of all rape cases be brought to justice swiftly.
Shaker Riaz
By mail
