BRAC Recognized for its Work with Victims of Acid Throwing

BRAC was recently recognized at the International Conference of Acid Survivors for it's work with victims of acid throwing in Bangladesh. Victims of acid attacks are generally women, and they suffer severe burns and life-long pain and disfigurement.

BRAC takes a holistic approach in helping victims of acid attacks, providing them access to medical and psychological treatment as well as access to legal services for them to bring the assailants to justice.

The Daily Star tells the story of one of the victims who attended the conference:

Peyara Begum's son's teacher attacked her with acid after she refused to return 'the love' he so undeservedly tried to bestow on her.

Her face was burnt as was major portion of her body, and her entire face had to be reconstructed.

To pay for this treatment Peyara had to sell all her properties. And yet, today she stands tall and proud and tells her extraordinary story, of how she recovered and continues to live a normal life with dignity and honour, with the help of her supportive and loving husband.

Peyara works at a life insurance company now and earns enough to maintain the expenses of both of her sons' education.

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