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Aagahi's latest episode aims to educate women about acid crimes

Aagahi's latest episode aims to educate women about acid crimes

Sharmeen Obaid's campaign to educate women about their rights gets an eighth episode.
04 Sep, 2019

The latest episode from Sharmeen Obaid's campaign Aagahi is out.

Episode 8 from the series brings up acid crimes and not just talks about what constitutes as an acid crime but what a survivor can do should this happen.

According to a press release, "The eighth animated short film, Acid Crimes seeks to inform viewers on the various forms of what constitutes an acid crime, specifically with the intent of harming another human being."

"The video discusses punishments for convicted offenders, illegal usage and sale of acid and other corrosive chemicals which are punishable by the Pakistani legal system, including a sentence of 14 years jail, life imprisonment, a 1 Million Rupee fine or all of the above. It also advises on safety measures that can be taken subsequently if involved in an incident."

Aagahi is Sharmeen Obaid's campaign to educate women of their legal rights. The short series had bagged a nomination at The 66th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

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Amant Ali Sep 04, 2019 04:04pm
What about the men and their families/ parents-THEY NEED EDUCATION ON BEING A CIVILISED MEMBER PF THE SOCIETY!
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Illawarrior Sep 09, 2019 10:00am
Seriously? Are you suggesting that women do not already know they have the right not to be thrown acid on?
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