Like the rest of the world, Pakistan observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25.

According to a report on Monday, on this day, women’s organizations held events and expressed concern that despite being an essential part of society, women in many countries around the world continue to suffer various forms of violence, even though Islam has given women a high status.

Speaking at the Pakistan National Forum for Women’s Health event, Dr. Sher Shah Syed said that despite the laws in place for the protection of women, crimes against them have not stopped. He attributed this to the mindset in society and the lack of strong laws. He further stated that it is believed that the government lacks the strong will and infrastructure to enforce laws on the ground.

At the event organized by the Women’s Rights Protection Association, Begum Shehnaz Irshad Khan, a central leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), said that whether in democracy, monarchy, or autocratic rule, violence, crimes, and human rights violations against women and girls can be seen everywhere.

According to statistics released on this day, the United Nations estimates that one in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence, or both, at least once in her life.

On December 20, 1993, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a declaration for the elimination of violence against women. This paved the way for ending violence against women and girls worldwide.