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| That women in many countries are getting organised and angry about sexual violence and other forms of discrimination against women is encouraging news (Sick of being ashamed, 13 February). However, it is also up to men to get angry about these issues and change their behaviour. It can be done. In 2002 there were over 500 recorded acid attacks on women in Bangladesh. A local NGO, the Acid Survivors Foundation, organised a 5,000-strong men-only demonstration in Dhaka on International Women's Day against acid attacks. This demonstration has been regularly repeated. In 2012 there were fewer than 100 attacks of this kind against women. The government of Bangladesh can take some credit for strengthening and enforcing the law. But credit for the reduced attack rate also goes to the Bangladesh cricket team, male film and TV stars, and men from all walks of life. They all stood up against violence to women. This example must be emulated by men around the world. Dr John Morrison Founder, Acid Survivors Trust International | That women in many countries are getting organised and angry about sexual violence and other forms of discrimination against women is encouraging news (Sick of being ashamed, 13 February). However, it is also up to men to get angry about these issues and change their behaviour. It can be done. In 2002 there were over 500 recorded acid attacks on women in Bangladesh. A local NGO, the Acid Survivors Foundation, organised a 5,000-strong men-only demonstration in Dhaka on International Women's Day against acid attacks. This demonstration has been regularly repeated. In 2012 there were fewer than 100 attacks of this kind against women. The government of Bangladesh can take some credit for strengthening and enforcing the law. But credit for the reduced attack rate also goes to the Bangladesh cricket team, male film and TV stars, and men from all walks of life. They all stood up against violence to women. This example must be emulated by men around the world. Dr John Morrison Founder, Acid Survivors Trust International |
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