Sulfuric acid is thrown on a woman's face, forever scarring her and revoking her chance to get married and have children. Attacks can come from 'rejected suitors,' or be motivated by family feuds, absence of a dowry, etc. There are 233 recorded cases from 1995 to 1998. Few women see justice because of limited legal help, fear of perpetrators, police corruption, and a discriminatory legal system. Women for Women International provides women with tools and resources needed to move out of crisis and poverty and into self-sufficiency.
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