19 Women Rescued from Domestic Abuse and Violence in Seven Provinces across the Country
Officials (Muhtasibs) of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing of Complaints of IEA, have rescued 19 women from domestic abuse and violence in Paktika, Balkh, Takhar, Nimroz, Ghor, Ghazni, and Farah provinces following public complaints and reform efforts.
These efforts were undertaken after the affected women approached the ministry’s provincial offices and registered their complaints.
During the investigation of the cases, statements from both parties were heard, and the parties were educated about the rights Islam grants to women.
As a result, further abuse and violence against the women were prevented, while several family disputes were also resolved through mediation, reconciliation, and mutual understanding between the parties involved.
Provincial officials (Muhtasibs) of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing of Complaints stated that addressing public complaints, preventing oppression, promoting virtue, prohibiting vice, safeguarding Citizens legitimate rights, and fostering reconciliation among people are among their religious and legal responsibilities. They emphasized that these efforts will continue nationwide to promote justice, strengthen family foundations, and protect Islamic values
