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Violence against women in Pakistan

Okay, so in Pakistan, there are some people who hurt and harm women, which is not okay at all. This is called violence against women. Violence can mean anything from hitting, kicking, or hurting someone physically, to saying mean things, being mean, or making them feel scared or unsafe. Unfortunately, violence against women is pretty common in Pakistan, and a lot of women there are hurt or traumatized by it.

Sometimes men hurt women because they think they're better than them or more important, which is not true at all. Women are just as important and valuable as men. Other times, it might be because of cultural beliefs or practices that are harmful to women. For example, some people might think that women should be obedient or submissive to men, or that they're not capable of doing things like men are.

This kind of behavior is not okay and hurts a lot of women. It's important that we speak up against it and work to make sure that women are treated with respect and kindness. There are organizations and groups in Pakistan that are working to stop violence against women, and we can all do our part by speaking out and standing up for women's rights.