MULTAN: Deputy Commissioner Rizwan Qadeer paid a visit to the Violence Against Women Center (VAWC) here on Saturday.
On this occasion, DC inspected the various sections of the centre and took a briefing. In charge of the women centre Muniza Butt gave a briefing on violence cases of women and rehabilitation.
He stated that the VAWC centre was an ideal shelter for insecure women. All stages of investigation including the treatment of oppressed women were being completed under one roof.
Rizwan said that the police protection centres and front desk cases will be connected to the women’s centre while the women’s centre helpline number 1737 will also be displayed in police stations and public places.
He further informed that the 100-bed shelter home adjacent to the VAWC centre has been completed. It was very important to give awareness to the masses and girls that the VAWC centre was the best platform for the rescue of women victims of violence and harassment.
Rizwan Qadir directed the launch of an effective
awareness campaign to make women aware of their rights.
Meanwhile, he paid a visit to the child protection bureau and reviewed facilities and accommodation provided to the abandoned children.
He also made detailed inspections regarding food and co-curricular activities.