14: Episode 14: Lost Voices
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including assault and legal injustices. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we explore the heart-wrenching ordeal of Shamina, a young woman whose life is forever altered by a tragic incident in the quiet village of Daggar, nestled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Join us as we witness Shamina and her mother, Zarina, grappling with the aftermath of a heinous crime that shakes their world to its core. Explore the lost voices of those who have been failed by a broken system as we delve into the complexities amidst a landscape of broken promises. * For privacy reasons, some names have been altered or modified in the following account. * Resources:  Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Annual Report. HRCP Publications Abdullah, T. Articles or Statements in Dawn. Tahira Abdullah is a well-known Pakistani human rights activist whose insights into women's rights issues are invaluable for unde...
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