Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including assault and legal injustices. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, we explore the heart-wrenching ordeal of Shamina, a young woman whose life is forever altered by a tragic incident in the quiet village of Daggar, nestled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.Join us as we witness Shamina and her mother, Zarina, grappling with the aftermath of a heinous crime that shakes their world to its core.Explore the lost voices of those who have been failed by a broken system as we delve into the complexities amidst a landscape of broken promises.
* For privacy reasons, some names have been altered or modified in the following account. *
*Jigra pronunciation may differ but a Jirga essentially refers to a gathering of men meeting to deliberate and adjudicate over an issue. It is called a jirga in Pushto, ‘majlis’ in Persian, a ‘panchayat’ in Punjabi and Hindi and ‘faislo’ in Sindhi. *
Resources: - Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Annual Report. HRCP Publications
- Abdullah, T. Articles or Statements in Dawn. Tahira Abdullah is a well-known Pakistani human rights activist whose insights into women's rights issues are invaluable for understanding the challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence. https://www.dawn.com/news/1728275
- Malik, U. Interviews or Publications in The Guardian. Usama Malik, a respected human rights lawyer, offers expert commentary on legal reforms and justice for survivors of sexual violence in Pakistan. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/dec/30/pakistan-court-frees-rapist-after-he-agrees-deal-to-marry-his-victim
- Express Tribune. Articles on Violence Against Women in Pakistan. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2393827/acquittal-in-rape-case-on-compromise-challenged-in-sc
- United Nations. Reports on Gender Equality and Women's Rights in Pakistan.
- Legal Documentation from Relevant Court Cases in Pakistan.
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