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The
Mission of the Progressive Women's Association |
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P.W.A. is a voluntary non-government,
apolitical organization formed in 1986. |
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To advocate for women's rights violations |
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To fight discriminatory laws against women |
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To provide and encourage political
empowerment for women |
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To expose hidden domestic violence against
women |
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To evolve strategies for the
empowerment of women |
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the Progressive Women's Association is needed: |
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Too often domestic violence is dismissed
as a private matter. |
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Abuse, battering, "Honor Killings", Karo
Kari, Quranic marriages and the bartering of women are common
place and accepted in parts of Pakistan. |
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We strive to curb the alarming increase in
violence against women and girls in the name of traditions and
customs. |
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We arbor the lack of a legal or social
support system for the destitute women who are the victims of
violence and distress. |
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We protest against the callous disregard of
the civil society and the apathy of the justice system
faced by her. |
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Our
Mission is to create a gender sensitized society
by extending practical support and protection.
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We vow to "Break the Silence" of this
violence against women by bringing dozens of critical
violence cases from the
grassroots
of the country to national and international forums.
We are creating a country-wide accountability system by
facilitating trials and making sure they are covered by the media. |
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The
Progressive Women's Association -
Islamabad, Pakistan
Develops
Strategies for the Empowerment of Women. |