Rape, Murder: Bring victim blaming under law, says MJF
Expressing concern and resentment over the growing tendency of blaming victims of rape, torture and murder in real life and on social media, Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) yesterday demanded that such acts be brought under the law.
The press release was signed by its senior coordinator Shahana Huda Ranjana.
"The incidents of rape are on the rise due to delayed trials and lack of exemplary punishment, and that is why we want assurance of speedy trials of all rape cases," said Shaheen Anam, executive director of the foundation, in a statement.
"We are pained to see various allegations brought against the victim of the recent incident in Kalabagan, her family and school. We have noticed blaming the victim women and children only encourages such perpetrators," the press release further quoted Shaheen Anam as saying.
MJF expressed grievance, and conveyed condolences to the Kalabagan victim's family and demanded speedy action against those responsible.
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