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Dast-e-Shafqat [Social Projects for Women in Pakistan]
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June 03,2007
Articles
Collection of articles on women's rights issues                                                     
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November 19,2006
Pakistan votes to amend rape laws
Pakistan's national assembly has voted to amend the country's strict Sharia laws on rape and adultery.
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June 11,2006
Dast-e-Shafqat
LivingEducation is a Pakistani-Swiss Non Profit Organization that runs different social projects in Pakistan in order to create new life perspectives for the most marginalized people. All projects and services are free of charge. The projects are financed by private donations. By the name Dast-e-Shafqat, LivingEducation has now started a new project for women.
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Dast-e-Shafqat
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Dast-e-Shafqat; a safe haven for women victims of violence & abuse.

Violence and discrimination against women is widespread and deep-rooted. Women are deprived of their basic rights, down-graded and dehumanized through social practices and customs. Women at risk have very few possibilities to escape from violence and abuse.

Dast-e-Shafqat seeks to support women and girls in such situations and helps to alleviate their suffering. The institution provides legal and medical aid, counseling and a safe environment. Dast-e-Shafqat supports rehabilitation and helps developing new perspectives.

Dast-e-Shafqat is supporting women in the following areas;

» Legal aid
» Medical relief
» Counseling
» Shelter
» Rehabilitation
» Vocational training