Human Rights Panel Warns Against Victim-Shaming in Gender Violence Cases

A recent statement from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for an end to the harmful practice of victim-shaming in cases of gender violence. The NHRC specifically urged law enforcement officials to refrain from blaming or questioning the victims' actions or attire, emphasizing that such conduct undermines the pursuit of justice and can deter survivors from reporting abuse. The panel stressed that victims of gender violence deserve support and protection, not judgment or blame.