QUETTA: Adviser to the Balochistan Chief Minister on Women Development, Dr Rubaba Khan Buledi, has said that violence against women threatens not only individual victims but also the intellectual, social and moral foundations of society. She made the remarks on Tuesday as the province marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Dr Buledi said that all forms of violence — including domestic abuse, harassment, intimidation, humiliation and economic exploitation — inflict deep and lasting harm on a woman’s freedom, dignity, confidence and identity. “When a woman does not feel safe at home, in the workplace or in public spaces, the consequences go far beyond individual suffering,” she said. “It creates fear, instability and imbalance across society.”
She said the Balochistan government remained fully committed to a zero-tolerance policy toward gender-based violence and was implementing “practical, measurable steps” to support and protect women. These include strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing institutional capacity, conducting widespread awareness campaigns, and expanding access to support systems such as helplines, shelter homes and counselling services.
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Dr Buledi stressed that protecting women from violence was not merely a policy obligation but a prerequisite for building a healthy society. “The hallmark of a civilised and conscious society is its ability to ensure that women are safe, respected, and empowered to make decisions about their own lives,” she said.
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She added that the provincial government was working to reinforce coordination between law enforcement, social welfare institutions and civil society to improve reporting mechanisms and ensure that survivors receive timely assistance. She also emphasised the importance of educating communities to challenge harmful norms that perpetuate discrimination and abuse.
Dr Buledi urged families, communities, and all segments of society to stand with women and adopt a proactive role in preventing violence. “Ending violence against women requires not just government policies, but a collective moral commitment,” she said, reiterating that the province would continue to expand initiatives aimed at safeguarding women’s rights and well-being.
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