Tag: GBV
‘Security lapses led to two gender-based murders within Karachi courts’
Karachi’s legal fraternity has expressed concerns regarding security arrangements at courts, especially with regards to women’s cases, in light of two gender-based killings since the start of 2023.
Rights Watch | 31 May 2023
Teenagers Brutally Murdered in 'Honour' Killing
Two teenagers, a girl and a boy, were murdered in Manshera, as a result of so-called "honour" killings.
The incident...
Girl’s family hid rape & pregnancy fearing social stigma
The family of a 13 y/o rape victim, who died in childbirth in a Peshawar hospital last weekend, did not report that she was sexually assaulted due to “honour”. The family has since fled their neighbourhood.
Rights Watch | 30 May 2023
Acid attack victim dies from burns
A woman who was attacked with acid in Qabola, Sahiwal has passed away at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore...
Family of slain girl allege police harassment
The family of a slain 7 y/o girl in Barakahu claim police are harassing them to withdraw rape charges from their complaint.
Rights Watch | 26 May 2023
Prayer leader imprisoned for student's murder
A prayer leader has been sentenced to prison for killing a student. The verdict was delivered by Additional District...
Rights Watch | 25 May 2023
Alleged In-Law Torture Claims Life of Woman in Taxila
A woman in her mid-twenties reportedly died as a result of torture inflicted by her in-laws...
Rights Watch | 22 May 2023
7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Attacked After Alleged Rape Attempt
A 7-year-old girl was brutally killed by smashing her head with a heavy stone after an alleged...
Father withdraws rape case, as ML report shows no sign of girl’s rape
After a girl was found unconscious in Kahna after being allegedly raped, it has emerged that the medical exam did not indicate signs of sexual assault. Moreover, the girl's father has withdrawn the case, stating that she suffered from fits.
Violence against Transgenders: Noori’s Tragic Account
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