PAKISTAN | ASIA
Gender Crime Units, Women Desks, and Reinforced Helpline 1099
Type of Measure
Services > Social services > Hotline Helpline
Form of Violence
Technology-facilitated violence against women and girls
Year
2019
Brief Description
The ICT Police and provincial police departments in Pakistan have established dedicated gender crime units and women desks to support women victims of online harassment, stalking, and non-consensual sharing of images. In addition, the Ministry of Human Rights has reinforced Helpline 1099 to receive complaints, provide referrals, and deliver legal advice and support services to survivors of technology-facilitated violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
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