Translate

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Is South Africa Numb to rape and sexual violence?

Andrew Harding from BBC Radio 4 poses this question, based on attitudes to rape in South Africa. I think this question should be posed to all of Africa. Well are we?



We can all relate to this, the Gang rape violence in India was very horrific, and its people responded appropriately forcing reforms to be made in the country. Africans not only South Africans need to raise awareness of such issues. Its shocking that the rapist, in this particular scenario he gives, was still sitting at the bar without a worry of the world after raping a 17 year old girl.Where was everyone when this rape was going on? The fact that he was not worried, is a big indicator that she is not his first victim. The new trend these days, corrective rape, Really? Rape is Rape is Rape is Rape, and last time I checked, it is still called Rape. No such thing as trying to prove a point or punishing someone.

Well we hope and pray that rape does not happen to anyone, as it is a scar that is hard to disappear. 911rape.org gives tips of what to do if, Allah forbids, this ever happens to anyone.

1. Go to a safe place. 
2. Notify the police immediately, it will help you regain a sense of personal power and control
3. Call a friend or family member or someone trustworthy
4. Do not shower, bathe, douche, eat, drink, wash your hands or brush your teeth before the medical exam is done. Save all your clothes you were wearing at the time of assault and place each in separate paper bag.
5. Get Medical care Pronto, we live in a world of STD's and AIDS.
6.Write down as much as you can remember about the circumstances of the assault.
7. Talk to a counselor if one is available to you.

Also remember that Ayatul Kursi protection prayer, try to remember that prayer morning and night if possible. My prayers go out to all the rape victims out there, and lets not stay silent when such issues are happening in our own back yards. Allah Sees and Hears All.


No comments:

Post a Comment