A nationwide pledge campaign was launched on White Ribbon Day for the elimination of Violence Against Women in Pakistan.
Incidents of violence against women, including domestic violence, murder, rape, child abuse, child marriages, honour killing, harassment and other anti-women cultural practices are on the rise in Pakistan. Studies reveal that 60% to 70% of women suffer some form of abuse in Pakistan and about 5,000 women are killed annually from domestic violence in Pakistan, with thousands of other women disabled.
White Ribbon is striving to end the violence against women through engaging men and boys to take the pledge; Never to Commit, Excuse and Remain Silent about Violence Against Women.
White Ribbon is a men’s movement to end violence against women with a unique approach of addressing the patriarchal mindset of individuals and society.
Expressing concerns over the current condition of Pakistani women, CEO White Ribbon Omer Aftab stressed on the need for immediate steps for the eradication of violence against women.
