There has been an alarming increase in cases of kidnapping sexual abuse domestic violence and human trafficking of women and children in Sindh in the first 10 months of 2022. According to a report released by the sustainable social development organization (SSDO) or the center for research, development of communication (CRDC).

The report has been compiled on the basis of data received from the Sindh police. The breakdown shows that 1865 women were kidnapped, 142 were subjected to sexual violence, and 114 were murdered across Sindh between January to October 2022. Similarly, 179 cases of child labor and 71 of child sexual abuse were also reported during the same time period.1685 cases of women abductions 58.4% were reported in Karachi alone.

Similarly, of the 142 cases of sexual abuse against women 93.7% were rape 4.9% of gang rape, and 1.4% were incest or physical abuse. Finally, the government should take good action against violence against women.

 

By: Sadia Noor hajji Ali bakhsh

Kech Balochistan