In the context of International Women Day celebrated on 8th of March this year.
No doubt 8th of March is dedicated to women around the world. On that day worldwide the efforts of women are acknowledged by the rigid societies prevailing in the world. They also used to have a theme each year. Have you all had a look at the theme they designed this year? Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women. Is it possible to bring this into life-these all things seem out of this world to accomplish?Throughout the world many events were held to bring the women related issues into public eye. But it all seemed artificial-a sort of formality. Our news channels also poked into it. Talk shows were telecasted in this regard. But as usual no conclusions, no solutions and no verdicts only misunderstandings and more confusion. And this came about because they all are well-aware of the real picture. They know the condition of women in our country which is far from fair,.or morally and ethically correct. They can sense the ill treatment with women by men not only in rural areas but also in urban areas. One often hears of disturbing and tragic incidents in the news. Such unfortunate victims don’t have a voice as well.
Why dedicate a day exclusively to the celebration of the world's women? To recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security. It is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. But every time the chances like that worn out.
Let’s have a glance at statistics of the year 2010 which show cases of severe torture and killings that shattered Pakistani society. According to a report by the NGO which published as well, at least 665 women committed suicide,1672 women were murdered, and 441 faced police torture during the prior year.
Physical torture, abuse, forced abductions; sexual harassment, forced marriages, and other brutal practices are everyday events in the Islamic republic of Pakistan. Women in Pakistan still face daunting hardships in the male-dominated society. Although seemingly every other day the government announces plans to secure the rights of women — it has been of no use. Torture incidents are still the highlight of the media on a regular basis.
But the crimes go on: During the period, 623 cases of beating were reported. Honor killings numbered in the hundreds. Twenty-four women were burned by acid, and one case of stove-burning was reported. Some 1,611 cases of sexual assault were also reported during this time period. The data revealed that 2,309 other minor cases of violence against women were also registered.
So the days like that should be commemorated but with productive and dynamic results. Ignoring and snubbing women has to be stopped otherwise societies are going to face the consequences.
