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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I haven’t done a video in a while so I thought I’d phone one on in and release this interesting monologue from shock jock Tom Leykis. Some are going to complain but I don’t relate to most of what Tom says. Occasionally he has an interesting topic like this.
Now I know this isn’t an OTH vid and I’m sorry for that. This is a project I made in a group for my Digital Storytelling class. I think that its an important subject so I wanted to share it with you all.
The Courts and Police in Canada have shown that they simply DO NOT Care about Male Victims of Domestic Violence, even when a Women admits to the CRIME under Oath they will not lay charges!
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. 
Companion article with sources:
Companion article with sources:
Domestic Violence Is Wrong! It Is Worse When It IS A MAN Who Falls Victim To Domestic Violence. Tom Leykis Has The Balls To Confront Domestic Violence Against Men Head On!
Domestic Violence Is Wrong! It Is Worse When It IS A MAN Who Falls Victim To Domestic Violence. Tom Leykis Has The Balls To Confront Domestic Violence Against Men Head On!
Domestic Violence Is Wrong! It Is Worse When It IS A MAN Who Falls Victim To Domestic Violence. Tom Leykis Has The Balls To Confront Domestic Violence Against Men Head On!