Prevent domestic violence Pakistan during COVID-19

by Dawood Global Foundation - Educate a Girl

Project Report | Aug 1, 2023
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By Rukhsana | Project Volunteer

COVID-19 and lockdowns have now cooled, but sadly, domestic violence is not disappearing. Tensions between partners is a very real, and very unspoken about reality for far too many couples.

According to recent published newspaper date, an estimated 5000 women are killed per year from domestic violence, with thousands of others maimed or disabled. Lisa Hajjar, an associate professor at the University of California, describes abuse against women in Pakistan as "endemic in all social spheres".

According to AKU, some of the main reasons for domestic violence reported included financial constraints (60%) and in-laws (15.3%). Violence was significantly associated with low socio- economic status and low income and educational attainment. Common reported injuries were sore muscles, sprains and head injuries.

Funds raised from this project are going toward a women's shelter. It's a very humble effort and a start at best, but it is a safety house for women needing somewhere to go, just to be safe. Please do spread the word so we can get a sizeable amount to make even a tiny difference, at this stage.

At this stage, we're fundraising to make this a reality.

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