Acid Violence – Discrimination Against Women In Bangladesh
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Monira Rahman is a human rights defender, who works to create a society where women live a life free from the fear of violence. For 17 years, her efforts have centered on ending violence, abuse and discrimination against women in Bangladesh. As Executive Director of the Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF) Monira has raised awareness and brought about institutional change, including new laws to discourage attackers and prevent future violence. ASF runs a 20-bed hospital and treats 600-700 acid attack survivors annually many were attacked years ago and never received care. Through ASF, survivors also access mental health services and employment opportunities Creative Commons license: Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0
Ans unspeakable, uncontrolled practice is called: “Acid Attacks”. Which is becoming a common practice in certain parts of the World. Sulfuric acid, cheap and easily accessible like kerosene, has emerged as a weapon used to disfigure and sometimes kill women and girls.
Acid-throwing is one of the most alarming and horrific forms of violence especially targeted at women. It has a devastating effect on the victims. It inflicts lifelong suffering on them. Even a small amount of acid, sulphuric or nitric, melts the skin tissues, often with the bones underneath exposed or dissolved.
Other effects include:permanent disfigurement,
scars on the face and body, and narrowing of the persons nostrils, eyelids and ears. In most cases, vital organs of the survivors, especially the eyes, are permanently damaged.
It has a catastrophic impact on the lives of the victims psychologically, socially and financially.
Reported reasons for the acid-throwing attacks include the refusal of an offer of marriage, dowry disputes, domestic fights, and disputes over property. Acid attacks leave the victims scarred and often blinded.
Treatment is too expensive for most victims, and is an excruciatingly painful experience.
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February 13th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
TrynaGetBacToMyLuv: …
TrynaGetBacToMyLuv: I agree with you completely. The bastards who did that to those women are just pathetically disadvantaged and are green-eyed over something that cannot be changed.
February 13th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I hope the men who …
I hope the men who do this will burn in one day and they will know how it feels.I think it is jealousy of women that they do this.
February 13th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
if someone throws …
if someone throws acid on you, get to water as soon as possible–wash it off with lots and lots of water–it is the only thing that will stop the burning
February 13th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I pray for these …
I pray for these women. Whoever did this crime should answer for what he did.
February 13th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
that’s just …
that’s just terrible,Praise Jesus for Americans for UNFPA!