Violence Against Women in Pakistan (2021–2024)
I am writing this blog to share some serious facts and figures about violence against women in Pakistan. These numbers are difficult, but they are important to talk about. They show a reality that cannot be ignored. Rising Violence (2021–2024) Between 2021 and 2024 , more than 7,500 women were murdered, including 1,553 cases of honour crimes. These are not just numbers for me. They represent real lives, families, and stories that ended in pain. During the same period, 173,367 cases of violence against women were reported. The yearly increase is also worrying: - 2021: 30,757 cases - 2022: 35,477 cases - 2023: 46,036 cases - 2024: 61,997 cases This shows that violence is not decreasing. It is increasing every year. Types of Violence The reported cases (2021–2024) include: - 17,771 rape and gang rape cases - 9,799 domestic violence cases - 89,599 kidnappings - 632 workplace harassment cases - 121 custodial sexual assault cases These numbers show that women are facing different fo...