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A few ppl have come up with a very useful set of demands which should be put forward in a concerted manner to get some tangible takeaways from the #motorwayrape tragedy. Sharing those
(1) Centralized sex offender data base; preferably one with a DNA registry 1/N
(1) Centralized sex offender data base; preferably one with a DNA registry 1/N
(2) Institute consent classes in schools & madrassas from Grade 6 onward — public and private —as part of the SNC.
(3) Gender sensitization for law enforcement agencies. Could include course on semantics for sec officials that includes use of victim-friendly vocabulary. 2/N
(3) Gender sensitization for law enforcement agencies. Could include course on semantics for sec officials that includes use of victim-friendly vocabulary. 2/N
(4) Increased Cooperation between provincial police & launch of training courses for victim management in cases of alleged abuse.
(5) Massive increase in # of female police officials with institution of regional female crime management centres on the line of VAW offices. 3/N
(5) Massive increase in # of female police officials with institution of regional female crime management centres on the line of VAW offices. 3/N
(6) One free to call emergency helpline, Official attending stays on call with caller till help arrives and updates logs which are reviewed at a centralized location. Ensure shorter response times for emergency help teams. Alternative helplines may remain functional. 4/N
(7) Criminalize non-consensual media/social media airing of victims’ personal information by both private citizens and Gov officials.
(8) Mandatory inclusion of awareness about the consequences of violence against women and children in Jumma Khutbas across the country. 5/N
(8) Mandatory inclusion of awareness about the consequences of violence against women and children in Jumma Khutbas across the country. 5/N
(9) Public messages to be disseminated like with COVID-19 (via radio, telecom companies) about when and where to report suspected cases of abuse immediately and also geared towards increasing respect for females. 6/N
(10) Complete review of all laws related with gender violence and rape and their prosecution framework including setting up of special courts/prosecutors in order to speed up delivery of justice. Victim testimony and DNA evidence to be focused on. 7/N
