Every year in Pakistan around 150 women become victims of acid attacks, horrific incidents where liquid acid is thrown on their face, leaving them permanently scared and disfigured. Many are left without access to proper medical care, while those that do have access often require up to 20 surgeries to properly treat the damage.
In truth, the number of victims is likely much higher than those reported as many attacks are typically carried out by someone close to them, such as a disgruntled husband or suitor looking for revenge.
Acid throwing is a form of violent assault. Perpetrators of these attacks throw acid at their victims (usually at their faces), burning them, and damaging skin tissue, often exposing and sometimes dissolving the bones. The consequences of these attacks include blindness and permanent scarring of the face and body. These attacks are most common in Pakistan and other nearby countries. Almost 80 percent of victims of these acid attacks are females and almost 70 percent are under 18 years of age.
SALWA NOOR
