Abstract
This study aims at highlighting common types of violence against women in Punjab, then present research discusses varying trends of violence against women in this province and efforts, which were taken by media, police, government of Punjab and civil society organizations, to combat violence against women were analyzed in broader context. Combating violence, it needs emergency measures to be taken and redefine continued efforts. Thus, it is suggested that it is the need of the hour to pave way for women friendly legislations and prohibits all practices of women violence by improving efficacy of existing policies for combating women violence.
Sadia Rafi, Mumtaz Ali, Irfan Nawaz. (2015) Violence Against Women In Punjab: Prevalence, Varying Trends And Efforts Of Media And Civil Society, Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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