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The untold story of domestic violence survivors in Pakistan

Systemic changes are desperately needed to support victims

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Laiba Zainab

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Laiba Zainab is an award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of experience in digital media. She has received the DW & CEJ-IBA Data Journalism Award and the top digital media prize at the National Media Fellowship. At NUKTA, she covers underreported stories on health, crime, and social justice.

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Domestic violence is a silent epidemic in Pakistan, impacting countless women every day. In this powerful video, a courageous survivor shares her harrowing journey of leaving an abusive relationship—a decision that tested her resilience and exposed the systemic failures in our society and judicial system. From societal pressures to the lack of coordinated support from police, women’s protection authorities, and social welfare departments, her story reveals why escaping abuse is a distant dream for many women in Pakistan. This video sheds light on:

  • The emotional and legal challenges survivors face
  • The role of societal norms in perpetuating abuse
  • How systemic changes are desperately needed to support victims
Join us in advocating for a stronger, more supportive system to protect survivors and create a safer future for everyone.

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