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A disturbing report by the Women Action Forum (WAF) has revealed that 133 women were murdered in Sindh during the first half of the year, including 21 killed in the name of “honor.”
The gender-based violence report, released during a ceremony in Hyderabad, also recorded 90 cases of sexual assault and 36 cases of suicide involving women across the province in just six months.
Speakers at the event highlighted the widespread nature of violence against women, noting that honor killings are not limited to rural or tribal areas but also occur in major cities like Karachi.
They emphasized that societal attitudes toward women remain unchanged regardless of geography or education. “Whether in tribal regions or urban centers, women continue to be viewed through the same narrow lens,” one speaker stated.
The forum also criticized the failure of law enforcement and judicial systems to protect women. According to the report, the conviction rate for gender-based crimes remains alarmingly low at just 0.2 percent.
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Participants called for stronger implementation of existing laws, greater public awareness, and accountability to curb violence against women.
The WAF urged the government to take immediate action, emphasizing that legislative reforms must be backed by effective enforcement and cultural change to ensure women’s safety and dignity.
The report paints a grim picture of the challenges women face in Sindh, underscoring the urgent need for systemic reform and community engagement to combat rising violence.
