Violence against women Violence against women Acid attacks are a violent phenomenon that occur primarily in South Asian societies, such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and are almost always perpetrated by males against females. The chemical agent used to commit these attacks is usually hydrochloric acid, widely available in South Asian countries as a toilet cleaner. Because the chemical causes severe disfigurement, not death, this easily accessible chemical has become the popular weapon for attacks against women who refuse sexual advances and offers of marriage made by men. Acid attacks are not often classified as domestic violence because they usually originate outside of the home. ...more on Wikipedia about "Acid attack"
Bride kidnapping, also known as marriage by abduction or marriage by capture, is a form of forced marriage practiced in a few traditional cultures, in countries including Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, the Caucasus region, Ethiopia and Rwanda. From the perspective of most cultures in the world, bride kidnapping is considered a sex crime, rather than a valid form of marriage. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bride kidnapping"
Honor killing is the practice of a family member killing a female relative when the female relative has been considered to have brought " dishonor" to the family, often through unsanctioned sexual activity—often including cases when a woman is raped. The killing (or " execution") of the female relative is often considered, in those societies and cultures where it is practiced, to be a private matter for the affected family alone; rarely do non-family members or the courts become involved or prosecute the perpetrators. ...more on Wikipedia about "Honor killing"
KaroKari or Honour Killing is the practice in Pakistan, which looks towards killing of (mostly) women by family members in order to preserve family " honour". ...more on Wikipedia about "KaroKari"
MAVA or Men Against Violence & Abuse is a voluntary social organisation. MAVA is India's first men's organization to directly intevene against violence on women in India. Its head-office is situated in Mumbai. ...more on Wikipedia about "MAVA"
Street harassment, also known as catcalling, is a form of sexual harassment that takes place in public spaces, oftentimes in urban areas. Street harassment is usually harassment of women by men. Some analysts of this phenomenon have termed it a relentless form of harassment that reminds women of their constant vulnerability to assault in public spaces and the ubiquitous objectification of women in everyday life. ...more on Wikipedia about "Street harassment"
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