This is physical, sexual, and psychological exploitation and it should stop immediately.
TURBAT: Women’s trafficking is a common phenomenon all over the world. Globally, many developed and developing countries are facing this critical problem, and it is considered as an international human rights violation. However, this issue has been a subject of discussion by several political scientists and human rights activists. This is considered to be the biggest challenge for the modern society, especially for Pakistan. However, it is alleged that many Pakistani women are being trafficked into China. It is estimated that more than 500 women have been forcefully crossed over to China in return for cash payments to their families. The women would marry Chinese men in the hopes of a better life, only to find themselves sold into sexual slavery once they reached their new homes. However, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that people smuggling through the use of deception, coercion or force remains one of the most perplexing issues of our time. But it is by no means a new phenomenon in human history. For decades, women have been sold, raped, killed and most importantly placed under forced labour. I am sorry to say that the Pakistani media and investigators have not played their due role to stem the rot. As far as human rights are concerned, government officials should realise the importance of the issue and discuss it nationally and internationally. This is physical, sexual, and psychological exploitation and it should stop immediately. We should not treat women as mere means for an end but rather as end in themselves. If they can’t do this, they should at least allow the media to spread the issue in order to create awareness.
Nizar jan
Published in The Express Tribune, September 3rd, 2019.
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