On Tuesday night, two robbers reportedly gang-raped a mother of two on the Motorway within Gujjarpura police’s jurisdiction. The incident has sparked outrage among the citizens, with people criticising the authorities and the police officials for not doing their job properly and “protecting us”. Countrywide protests are being organised to express solidarity with the victim and demand justice for her.
Lahore
#MotorwayIncident: A Protest for Justice
Date: 12th September, 2020 (Saturday)
Time: 05:00 PM
Venue: Liberty Round About
Peace Protest For Motorway Rape And Transgender Murders
Date: 13th September, 2020 (Sunday)
Time: 04:00 PM
Venue: Liberty Round About
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Islamabad
Protest against patriarchal brutalities
Date: 12th September, 2020
Time: 04:00 PM
Venue: Islamabad Press Club
Karachi
Mera Jism Meri Marzi – Protest Against Patriarchal Violence
Date: 12th September 2020
Time: 04:00 PM
Venue: Karachi Press Club