The education of acid in Bangladesh
Burns acid – a common phenomenon worldwide but the first in the list are such countries as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda. Most of the victims were women, many of whom are not even 18 years old. But in recent years they have attacked even children and the elderly. Over the last 10 years in Bangladesh, there have been over 3000 attacks by acids, most of the victims were women. The mistreatment of women in Bangladesh is common , as well as acid, which they pour. Aim always in your face. The reasons for such cruelty can be a lot, whether it be land disputes, inheritance, jealousy, family and business feuds, rejection of marriage or sexual harassment.
We will tell you stories of women caught in such a situation, the remaining mutilated, forced to fight family and society, and undergoing long and painful treatment process.
(Total 15 photos)
1. Beauty is her right. Her choice. Her wish. Her dream. Because she is a woman. The mistreatment of women in Bangladesh is commonplace as attacks using acid. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
2. Many women can't control their lives because of the horrors they had to endure. As soon as the face gets acid, the world turns. Pills can numb the pain, but the reflection in the mirror is forever. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
3. The reasons for violence are more than enough, and the violence against women is customary for residents of Bangladesh. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
4. This 60-year-old woman doused with acid over a land dispute. She received burns to 65% of the skin surface. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
5. Acid corrodes tissues and even bones. Very often permanently damaged eyes and ears. Many victims need to go through dozens of plastic surgeries to be able to live normally further. Funding or sponsoring the industry there, and the majority of victims from rural areas, and the money for surgery they just don't have. They will remain disfigured for life, and only a few will be able to get married. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
6. In January 2010, the husband 23-year-old Nasreen had splashed her with acid. He was dissatisfied with the dowry, which gave her parents. After two years of marriage he wanted more, and her mother, who earned a living selling rice cakes, refused to pay more. Her husband beat Nasrin unconscious, and while she did not move, covered her face, neck and hands with acid. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
7. Their world destroyed, their enveloped in a darkness that takes away all their dreams and hopes. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
8. In accordance with the laws of Bangladesh for attack using acid, a person can get from 8 years to life imprisonment. However, very few prisoners. From 2000 to 2009, was convicted only 439. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
9. The world sees in these women victims, but they rarely commit suicide. They undergo many operations for restoration of the nose, to restore vision and treat burns. They believe that the broken can be repaired. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
10. Most of the attacks with acid takes place at night. This allows the criminals to remain unseen and consequently unpunished. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
11. Poly husband wanted her family gave him money to travel abroad in search of new work. Her 80-year-old father had money, but one day the husband beat her and the parents told the police about domestic violence. In a few weeks her husband with her father, her father-in-law splashed her with acid to force to take a statement. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
12. Many victims and 18 years. It is a period of teenage dreams when they want to be attractive. However, the acid sends them into the world of darkness and cruelty. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
13. In recent years, the number of acid attacks has decreased, but still they continue. This problem has many national and international organizations. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
14. After 15 days of marriage, husband Kalpana put her over the threshold, as they wanted more dowry. He demanded $ 3,000 which her family was not simple. Nine months later, feeling offended, he went to her house and forcibly poured into her mouth acid. Today, after numerous operations, Calpan can speak. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
15. The mother of this baby was not married, and when her father found out about the baby, doused her with acid. She died in childbirth. The baby girl is now all alone and is likely to be sent to a shelter. Photographer: Khaled Hasan
Keywords: Bangladesh | Acid violence | Burns