An awareness session on pro women laws was organized at Panah Shelter home, Karachi to celebrate 16 Days of Activism by the Aurat Foundation. The session provided an opportunity to educate the survivors about the prevalence and different forms of gender-based violence, fostering a deeper understanding of the issue.Ms Malka Khan, Provincial Manager AF JAZBA programme conducted the session. She explained the background of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. She said that it is a global campaign that takes place annually from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day). The campaign aims to raise awareness about gender-based violence and advocate for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.

She gave an overview of provincial laws and policies especially highlighted the key features of The Sindh Domestic Violence Act 2013. The Act provides a comprehensive definition of domestic violence, which includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse, as well as any other harmful or offensive conduct. The Act emphasizes the importance of counseling and rehabilitation for both the victim and the perpetrator, with the goal of preventing further incidents of domestic violence. The legislation includes provisions for granting monetary relief to victims, which may include compensation for losses suffered as a result of domestic violence. he Act allows for the issuance of emergency protection orders in urgent situations to provide immediate protection to victims.