Ayesha Omar Deems Domestic Violence a ‘Silent Pandemic’ in Pakistan

Renowned Pakistani actor Ayesha Omar, in a compelling statement advocating for women’s empowerment and solidarity, illuminated the grave issue of domestic violence in Pakistan on her Instagram Story. Omar shared a local news post that highlighted the alarming rise of domestic abuse in the country, categorizing it as a “silent pandemic.”

Emphasizing the importance of sharing survival stories, Omar utilized hashtags such as ‘Violence Against Women’ and ‘Domestic Abuse,’ underscoring their role in instilling strength and courage in women. She encouraged women to either break away from abusive situations or seek the necessary help and support. On her Instagram Story, the star wrote, “And that’s why we speak about our survival stories. To give strength and courage to other women to walk away or seek help.

Ayesha Omar: Very Vocal About Rising Insecurities in Pakistan

Previously, Ayesha has remained consistently outspoken on critical issues concerning harassment, violence against women, and the advocacy for women’s rights. Previously, Omar had revealed that she was in an abusive relationship for eight years and was almost married to that person as well. “I don’t want to talk about the relationship in detail because it took me so long to leave the person, as I always thought he would eventually change and become better or that I could fix him,” shared the actor.

“Even after eight years of going back and forth, the relationship was full of physical abuse and so much verbal abuse, so I left,” continued the actor. “He was so fond of swearing and even told me he cursed at me to show me affection. I mean, I use profanity too while sitting amongst friends, but not for publically demeaning someone.”

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