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    Gender-based violence refers to violence against individuals based on their biological sex or gender identity, usually occurring against women or transgender persons. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. GBV is a global issue that affects people regardless of factors like economic status or religion. While GBV is prevalent worldwide, it is often underreported due to stigma, lack of support systems, and fear of further violence. To address GBV in Pakistan, more legislation is needed along with education, awareness campaigns, and accessible support for survivors.

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    Gender Based Violence

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    Gender-based violence refers to violence against individuals based on their biological sex or gender identity, usually occurring against women or transgender persons. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. GBV is a global issue that affects people regardless of factors like economic status or religion. While GBV is prevalent worldwide, it is often underreported due to stigma, lack of support systems, and fear of further violence. To address GBV in Pakistan, more legislation is needed along with education, awareness campaigns, and accessible support for survivors.

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    Gender-based violence refers to violence against individuals based on their biological sex or gender identity, usually occurring against women or transgender persons. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. GBV is a global issue that affects people regardless of factors like economic status or religion. While GBV is prevalent worldwide, it is often underreported due to stigma, lack of support systems, and fear of further violence. To address GBV in Pakistan, more legislation is needed along with education, awareness campaigns, and accessible support for survivors.

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    Gender Based Violence

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    Syed Huzayfah Faisal
    Gender-based violence refers to violence against individuals based on their biological sex or gender identity, usually occurring against women or transgender persons. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and psychological abuse. GBV is a global issue that affects people regardless of factors like economic status or religion. While GBV is prevalent worldwide, it is often underreported due to stigma, lack of support systems, and fear of further violence. To address GBV in Pakistan, more legislation is needed along with education, awareness campaigns, and accessible support for survivors.

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    Gender Based Violence

    Definition
    • Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence against an
    individual based on his or her biological sex OR gender
    identity. It usually occurs against women.
    • Violence against transgender persons is also included
    in GBV because it is based on their gender
    Types of gender based violence
    • Violence can include physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and
    psychological abuse, and threats
    • Common forms are sexual violence (such as rape, sexual harassment)
    and domestic violence
    • Depriving women and girls of liberty and basic rights, such as
    education and economic freedom, is also included in GBV
    • Forced marriage and early marriage are also included
    • Can also lead to murder/death from physical trauma or honor killing
    Why is this important?
    • According to the United Nations, 1 in 3 women worldwide have
    experienced some form of gender based violence
    • This is an issue faced by people all over the world
    • GBV can affect anybody, regardless of their economic status, religion,
    geographic location or race
    • This can have serious mental, physical, economic, and social
    consequences for the survivor
    Underreporting
    • Even though gender-based violence is so prevalent, it is not reported
    very often for many reasons, such as:
    • Stigma: survivors of gender based violence may be isolated from society or
    blamed for being targets
    • Lack of access to resources or support systems
    • Physical or psychological trauma which prevents survivors from approaching
    authorities
    • Threat of further violence from the perpetrator
    Why does gender-based violence occur?
    • Gender based violence mainly occurs because of
    gender inequality
    • This leaves women, girls, and gender minorities with
    little power
    • Their voices are therefore not heard and their rights
    can be taken away more easily
    Gender-based violence in Pakistan
    • Pakistan is ranked as the sixth most dangerous country for women
    (Reuters)
    • One third of all women in Punjab, aged 15-64, have faced violence
    • Women with disabilities face 10% more violence
    • 40 percent of married women have faced violence from their spouse
    • During September 2017-2018, 151 cases of gang rape in Punjab only
    • There is difficulty accessing data on gender based violence because of
    a lack of reporting and no federal authority
    Some Issues
    • There is no federal law to prohibit domestic violence
    • Police and judges refuse to take action, saying that these are private
    matters. Legal processes can take several months or years.
    • Rape survivors are stigmatized or blamed
    • Perpetrators are often close relatives, which prevents survivors from
    coming forward
    • Survivors can often be young children who do not know what to do
    • Medical personnel do not have the equipment or do not collect
    evidence on time
    • Often Qisas and Diyat are used to negotiate with the perpetrator
    Recent events from the Dawn newspaper
    • 16 April: 2 year old girl raped by neighbour in Islamabad
    • 15 April: Student raped by van driver, accomplice
    • 15 April: Transgender person stabbed to death
    • 15 April: Assistant sub-inspector booked for raping woman
    • 14 April: Man held for shaving wife’s head, physical abuse
    • 11 April: Man stabs girl for refusing marriage proposal
    • 11 April: Woman set ablaze by in-laws dies in hospital
    Some positive signs
    • Record number of women in the National Assembly
    • Higher women voter turnout, compared to previous elections
    • Transgender Persons Act passed in 2018
    • More awareness and discussion of women’s rights and issues thanks
    to activists
    What can be done?
    • Educate children on mutual respect between genders
    • Spread awareness about the issue by educating both men and
    women
    • Introduce more legislation to criminalize gender based violence
    • Provide immediate and accessible medical, legal and psychological
    support for survivors
    Discussion
    • What are some barriers people face in Pakistan because of their
    gender?
    • What else can be done to prevent gender based violence?
    • If gender based violence occurs, how should the situation be
    handled?
    • How can men and boys help address the issue?

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