In this Problem With episode, we discuss acid attacks and the prevalence of these crimes of passion against women and girls. Henna explains exactly what an acid attack is and describes some specific cases in India where these attacks occur regularly. We then discuss the necessary steps we can take to end acid attacks. This is part 1 of 2 of this discussion, so be sure to listen to the next episode to hear more on the topic.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://onlinefirstaid.com/acid-attack/ for acid attack first aid 

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/
Substance abuse helplines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline
Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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Sources - https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/new-hate-crime-laws-to-cover-gender-expression-and-identity-1.4538795  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/derek-chauvin-waives-right-to-testify-at-george-floyd-murder-trial-1.4538491  https://9gag.com/gag/a4EoMWZ https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/CEDAW/HarmfulPractices/AvonGlobalCenterforWomenandJustice.pdf  https://www.actionaid.org.uk/our-work/vawg/acid-attacks  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_attack  https://www.asti.org.uk/how-to-end-acid-attacks.html  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-24/indian-acid-victims-want-to-break-down-social-stigma/11428952 

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