Sindh’s Shadow: 2,500+ Gender Violence Cases Expose Pakistan’s Failure
A chilling report by the Women Action Forum (WAF) has unveiled a grim reality in Sindh province, Pakistan. Over 2,500 cases of gender-based violence were documented between 2021 and 2024.
The majority of perpetrators were identified as family members, highlighting the vulnerability of women within their own homes. A disturbing trend of rising suicide rates and honor killings further underscores the severity of the crisis.
Activists have vehemently criticised the lack of effective police intervention and the systemic failure of the Pakistani state to protect its women. They point to a pervasive culture of impunity that emboldens perpetrators.
The WAF report serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive legal reforms and robust law enforcement in Pakistan. The rising number of these crimes demands immediate attention from authorities and the international community to ensure women’s safety and rights. The continued silence is a deafening betrayal of women’s basic human rights.
