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“میرے ساتھ جنسی زیادتی گھریلو ملازمین نے کی‘‘
پاکستانی اداکارہ نادیہ جمیل کا کہنا ہے کہ قصور میں بچوں کے ساتھ زیادتی کے واقعات کے منظرِ عام پر آنے کے بعد انھوں نے بچپن میں اپنے ساتھ ہونے والی جنسی زیادتی پر بات کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا#nadiajamil #childabuse pic.twitter.com/13ZOtJdl9E— VOA Urdu (@voaurdu) July 15, 2023
interview with VOA Urdu, the renowned Pakistani actor Nadia Jamil courageously opened up about her personal experience with sexual abuse. Her brave revelation brought to light a dark reality that persists in society and emphasized the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and support for survivors. Jamil revealed that these incidents occurred during her childhood, at the hands of the house help, but were initially overlooked, causing her to downplay their significance. However, witnessing the horrifying Kasur incident and the abuse suffered by innocent children made her realize the importance of acknowledging her own experience. Her intention in sharing her story was not seeking attention but to let other survivors know they are not alone and can find strength in overcoming their trauma.
She emphasized that child abuse sadly prevails in Pakistani society, highlighting a deeper issue of mental illness. To combat this, she proposed several solutions, including poverty alleviation, education, social awareness campaigns, and teaching children to distinguish between good and bad touch. Moreover, she urged parents to create an open and supportive environment for their children to confide in them, even seeking professional help if necessary.
Despite the difficulty of speaking out, Jamil shared her interview on social media to convey the reality of child abuse from a survivor’s perspective, unfiltered and free from shame. She aimed to dispel any stigma associated with being a survivor and encouraged others to share their stories with the hashtag “Not my shame.”
Acknowledging her family’s initial response to the matter, Jamil admitted that mistakes happen, but emphasized the importance of learning from them, building bridges, and fostering a positive, loving, and respectful environment.
Nadia Jamil’s remarkable bravery in sharing her story serves as a wake-up call for society to confront child sexual abuse directly. Her words underscore the urgency of implementing comprehensive measures to protect children and creating a supportive space where survivors can find strength and healing.
