PAKISTAN | ASIA
Gender Protection Unit (GPU) at Islamabad Police Facilitation Centre
Type of Measure
Institutional mechanisms
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2021
Brief Description
In May 2021, a Gender Protection Unit (GPU) was established at the Islamabad Police Facilitation Centre to encourage women victims of sexual harassment, rape, and bonded labour to report offences. The unit is staffed by a team of female police officers, legal officers, psychologists, and medical officers, offering a supportive and confidential environment for survivors seeking assistance and justice.
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