Episode 14: Lost Voices

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including assault and legal injustices. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we explore the heart-wrenching ordeal of Shamina, a young woman whose life is forever altered by a tragic incident in the quiet village of Daggar, nestled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

Join us as we witness Shamina and her mother, Zarina, grappling with the aftermath of a heinous crime that shakes their world to its core.

Explore the lost voices of those who have been failed by a broken system as we delve into the complexities amidst a landscape of broken promises.

* For privacy reasons, some names have been altered or modified in the following account. *

*Jigra pronunciation may differ but a Jirga essentially refers to a gathering of men meeting to deliberate and adjudicate over an issue. It is called a jirga in Pushto, ‘majlis’ in Persian, a ‘panchayat’ in Punjabi and Hindi and ‘faislo’ in Sindhi. *

 

Resources: 

• Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Annual Report. HRCP Publications
• Abdullah, T. Articles or Statements in Dawn. Tahira Abdullah is a well-known Pakistani human rights activist whose insights into women's rights issues are invaluable for understanding the challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence. ⁠https://www.dawn.com/news/1728275⁠
• Malik, U. Interviews or Publications in The Guardian. Usama Malik, a respected human rights lawyer, offers expert commentary on legal reforms and justice for survivors of sexual violence in Pakistan. ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/dec/30/pakistan-court-frees-rapist-after-he-agrees-deal-to-marry-his-victim⁠
• Express Tribune. Articles on Violence Against Women in Pakistan. ⁠https://tribune.com.pk/story/2393827/acquittal-in-rape-case-on-compromise-challenged-in-sc⁠
• United Nations. Reports on Gender Equality and Women's Rights in Pakistan.
• Legal Documentation from Relevant Court Cases in Pakistan.