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Here’s a PSA — there is no ‘honour’ in murder

Here’s a PSA — there is no ‘honour’ in murder

Federal Ministry of Law and Justice is putting out PSAs to raise awareness against violence against women.
13 Dec, 2019

The Federal Ministry of Law and Justice in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Pakistan and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has released two short films as part of the #TimeForRealHonour campaign to raise awareness against violence against women and so-called honour’ killings.

The first public service message centres around the father of a young schoolgirl who believes his daughter has brought dishonour to his family.

Plagued by gossiping locals in his neighbourhood, who tell him the consequences of her actions and how he would be the one bringing shame dishonour to their community, Tragedy soon follows when he realises that he got it so badly wrong.

Two-time Academy Award-winner and three-time Emmy Award-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's production company has also created the Aagahi series, which highlights laws against ‘honour’ according to the Constitution, with a step by step guide about the laws and resources available for survivors and families alike.

The video includes contact information for various helplines and counseling services and legal support services available to women affected by ‘honour’ crime in Pakistan.

The Ministry of Law and Justice and the EU Delegation are also collaborating with SOC Films for a mobile cinema project, where SOC Films will be taking videos from the Aagahi series on tour across Pakistan to raise awareness.

According to some estimates, over a thousand women are killed each year on the pretext of ‘honour’, despite legislation introduced in 2016.

Comments

Pakistan Lover Dec 13, 2019 04:33pm
A thoughtful message needs to actioned in letter and spirit.
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Sara Dec 13, 2019 07:02pm
Excellent effort! The helpline numbers at the end of the ads were difficult to read.
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N_Saq Dec 13, 2019 09:00pm
Just the cover picture makes me feel like puke. Just the thought of hitting someone sends shiver down my spine.
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St. Mercury Dec 14, 2019 12:06am
Only the weak and twisted do such harm to women. I can see that there are no comments over this issue. It tell me that the readers don't want to touch the subject. Cowards!!!
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illawarrior Dec 14, 2019 09:15am
Let men take responsibility for their own honour, or lack thereof!
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Sami Dec 14, 2019 10:33pm
When all you have in your toolbox is a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. Problem is that too many men are brought up with little, or no, ability to communicate. Force, whether verbal or physical, is the only tool they possess.
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