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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A small clip on Domestic Violence against women in India.
The Domestic Violence Show is about a Bronx Social Worker who Turns her Pain Into Intense Drama. She lived with an abusive husband for decades has turned her pain into an enlightening stage production. Refer to http://dv.Pucho.com for cable TV broadcast dates and more information. 
http://www.wambui-bahati.com/Domestic-Violence-Speaker.html – Wambui Bahati shares excerpts from her highly acclaimed one-woman show, “I Am Domestic Violence” – a one-woman presentation which brings about domestic violence awareness (in a unique way) and initiates discussions about domestic violence solutions.
The Domestic Violence Show is about a Bronx Social Worker who Turns her Pain Into Intense Drama. She lived with an abusive husband for decades has turned her pain into an enlightening stage production. Refer to http://dv.Pucho.com for cable TV broadcast dates and more information.
This video is my life through domestic violence, some of the pictures on the video are very graphic or heart wrenching. the songs used are dedications to people special in my life as the end of the video states. My story is a reason why guns need to be taken away from abusers and not left in their hands.
A video produced for the Center Against Domestic Violence in New York City to promote the shelter and raise awareness about domestic violence. A wonderful organization attempting to help battered women and men by not only providing a place for them to stay, but through prevention via programs to high school students as well. Directed by Fredric King and edited by Michael Benni Pierce.