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Dast-e-Shafqat [Social Projects for Women in Pakistan]
Latest News & Updates

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
Services
Dast-e-Shafqat provides help for:

Victims of domestic violence
Victims of sexual abuse, rape, incest or child marriage
Women and girls under threat of ‘honor killing’
Women and girls accused of Zina
Women under threat to their safety as a result of exercising their
choice in marriage or divorce


Facilities and Services:

Legal aid provided by a female lawyer for:

Criminal cases such as rape, incest, Zina, child marriage
Divorce
Custody of children
Maintenance
Facilitating police and judicial procedures


Counseling service and Medical Aid

Shelter

Safe and peaceful haven for distressed women. 24 hours security.

Rehabilitation

Reconciliation with parents, husbands, in-laws
Financial support to set up new homes
Assistance in getting jobs

Vocational training

Computer
English
Literacy
Sewing
Beautician
Others on Demand