Punjab Police has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with six public and private institutions to assist in the protection of women.
The police have established “Protection Centres” across the province to provide legal and social protection and assistance to women. On Friday, Inspector General Police Punjab (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar held a meeting with the heads and senior officers of the Women Protection Authority, Social Welfare Department, social organization Akhhuat, Dastak Charitable Trust, Bali Memorial Trust, CBL, and US Apparel, where they signed the MoUs.
Under the MoUs, Punjab Police and all institutions will work together to provide assistance, support, and guidance to women in distress. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Usman Anwar said that solving the problems of all women in society, including housewives, working ladies, and students, and providing them with protection from various social problems and gender crimes is among the top priorities of the Punjab Police.
In this regard, the police have activated “Protection Centres” in all districts of the province to help and protect women who are victims of gender crimes. These centres will not only provide immediate legal help and justice to women victims of crimes and problems but also facilitate their access to relevant public and private institutions to provide them with social security, legal assistance, dignified employment, and livelihood.
The IG Punjab said that the mutual cooperation of organizations that are active in women’s rights is the need of the hour. The police teams will provide legal assistance and protection to women, while other organizations will play their role in social security. Dr. Kamran Shams, on behalf of the Akhhuat Foundation, appreciated the efforts of Punjab Police and said that Akhhuat would provide support to women victims of gender crimes in education, health, microfinance, and other fields through its platform. Women who have mental or psychological problems will be provided support, and priority measures will be taken for their help and treatment.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2023.
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