Why we invited Mukhtaran Mai?
Mukhtaran Mai’s heroic refusal to be a silent victim after being gang raped makes her a symbol of the resilience and courage of the Pakistani woman. Her bravery and determination to be a spokesperson for the empowerment of women impressed us so much that we wished to give her the opportunity to reach a wider audience. In bringing her story to the United States we hope to create an international dialogue that will focus international attention on this issue and mobilize the international community to work with us on this issue. Our goals? Our primary goal is to create international awareness about the plight of female victims of sexual violence in Pakistan. In holding symposiums around the United States and attracting like-minded individuals to our organization we seek to initiate social mobilization both in Pakistan and abroad that will work to empower women. We wish to raise funds to initiate projects within Pakistan that are aimed at educating government and law enforcement officials
