ABOUT WASEELA
‘Waseela’ is a first of its kind resource platform for survivors of gender-based violence in Pakistan. It aspires to strengthen gender-based violence prevention through connecting survivors with critical information and reliable essential services such as legal, mental health and social support, alongside informing them about ways and means to safeguard their rights and to report various forms of violence against women. Waseela is an initiative by DASTAK, a campaign (supported by U.S. Consulate General Karachi) that aims to transform behaviours and attitudes that contribute to perpetuation and legitimization of violence against women at community level through awareness, community engagement and advocacy, leading to an equitable and violence-free Pakistan.
ABOUT WASEELA
‘Waseela’ is a first of its kind resource platform for survivors of gender-based violence in Pakistan. It aspires to strengthen gender-based violence prevention through connecting survivors with critical information and reliable essential services such as legal, mental health and social support, alongside informing them about ways and means to safeguard their rights and to report various forms of violence against women. Waseela is an initiative by DASTAK, a campaign (supported by U.S. Consulate General Karachi) that aims to transform behaviours and attitudes that contribute to perpetuation and legitimization of violence against women at community level through awareness, community engagement and advocacy, leading to an equitable and violence-free Pakistan.
Understanding consent is the first step towards elimination of violence against women. Consent means looking for the presence of a clear 'Yes' rather than the absence of a 'No'.
If you have been a victim of crime, you must come forward and report, especially cases pertaining to violence against women. Always remember that, it is never the victim's fault.
FIR(First Information Report) is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence to start the investigation.
Crimes that have taken place within the digital realm, also known as Cyber Harassment are reported directly to
the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) - online or in-person.
The process of going to court can be daunting and challenging for many, but necessary to get justice. There are many things that a survivor should keep in mind before appearing in the court.
Giving testimony under oath in court, concerning what you have seen, heard or otherwise observed makes you a witness to a case, thereby giving you certain rights and protection.
