In an attempt to curb domestic violence in Pakistan, Senator Sherry Rehman tabled the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2020, in the upper house of parliament, aimed at criminalising domestic violence and penalising the offenders.
https://twitter.com/SRehmanOffice/status/1287719267136237569?s=19
The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2020 introduced by Senator Sherry Rehman was referred to Standing Committee concerned.
— ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 (@SenatePakistan) July 27, 2020
And people are grateful for the bill finally having a chance:
The bill to criminalise and penalize domestic violence has been tabled in Senate. I really hope it's passed and implemented all over the country! https://t.co/wDSlU1NgEu
— Javaria Waseem (@JavariaWaseem) July 27, 2020
People were hoping for a quick approval:
From 'light beating is allowed' to this, I hope this is approved and implemented https://t.co/hR3CUQqkl7
— Moochar (@AsliBinLaden) July 28, 2020
Another attempt at criminalising domestic violence. I hope this time it actually gets criminalised in all provinces and across Pakistan. https://t.co/w4KZw9Q9WE
— Tooba Syed (@Tooba_Sd) July 28, 2020
Deir aye, durust aye!
https://twitter.com/Cupcake4ever5/status/1288114987257352192?s=19
Can someone tell us what we as a nation can do to promote this bill? Cause it needed to pass like 100 years ago. https://t.co/noXKktFHs6
— Prepetually Caffeinated (Taylor’s Version) (@anxietychicken) July 28, 2020
AFTER 70 FUCKING YEARS…. https://t.co/bJsxaa3YBw
— ZOHRA (@Zohra_Ahmed_) July 28, 2020
People were waiting for a conference from opposing parties:
Molvi gang is gearing up for a press conferencing to say "light beating w a miswak is allowed" https://t.co/6iBjO63XLM
— Hija Kamran 🇵🇸 (@hijakamran) July 28, 2020
People were praying for it!
I pray it get passed and implemented, #DomesticViolence is crime which has never been considered as such, there is need to create awareness and as parents we need to raise better kids where daughters are told to stay respectful but never let their respect comprise by allowing
1/n https://t.co/bNgECS4vlp— 𝑭𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒅 🇵🇰 (@FahadChishte) July 28, 2020
Exactly!
With 60-70% of women in Pakistan suffering some form of abuse, and the horrifying risk of a surge in domestic violence during the coronavirus crisis, make sure this bill is not only approved, but implemented as well🙌! https://t.co/UKHGXrsIAD
— Suddiyas_Nawaz (@Suddiyasnawaz) July 28, 2020
People thought the bill was much needed:
Much needed. https://t.co/eqbLtqnhoQ
— Marium Zia Khan (@MariumZiaKhan) July 28, 2020
People were throwing shade at others who kept saying that America is bad:
https://twitter.com/JWalkNTexas/status/1287998042763923457?s=19
Some, however, thought that passing a bill isn’t enough:
I appreciate this move but… the root cause of #DomesticViolence in Pakistan is patriarchy and the patriarchal society's roots can be traced in Feudalism. So moving or passing such bills wouldn't make any difference. https://t.co/sC9HW8nGrZ
— Oh Lady Mania! (@OhLadyMania) July 27, 2020
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