The
majority of the incidents go like this: a girl is attacked with acid
because she has declined a marriage proposal or spurred a sexual advance.
Other times, those hit were not the target. They were hit by mistake.
This little baby for instance; the mother was the target and the baby
was in her arms. This is a heinous crime and it must stop. At this point,
the most we can do is treat its victims as early as possible and inform
the international community. We need medical supplies badly. For survivors
who want to continue their studies, the smallest amount of money can
go a long way. What is astounding is the will to live that so many of
these girls show. That is not to say that this is not the most damaging
of all crimes-- these women suffer psychologically and physically for
the remainder of their lives. Socially, they are stigmatized. Physically,
they may not see without skin grafting or plastic surgery. So many international
doctors have shown an interest in providing free medical care. But we
are determined.... We will stop this.
Translated
from Bengali
This online exhibition was created in December 2001. To reach Fariba
Alam, email her at faribaalam@yahoo.com
