<p>Acid violence is a form of violent assault which involves the act of throwing acid or other corrosive substances onto the body of another ‘with the intention to disfigure, maim, torture, or kill’. On the whole, it is a form of violence which disproportionately affects women, and can therefore be considered an act of gender-based violence. Layla Hameedi chats with Marvi Memon, former Social Protection Minister who spearheaded Pakistan's first legislation against Acid Violence.&nbsp;</p>

Child Marriage

The 21st century security framework is multidimensional in nature; wars, climate change, global hunger, and pandemics all perpetuate vulnerability. Threats to and solutions for the most vulnerable populations ranging from food insecurity, social safety nets, climate smart technologies, democratic institutions in fragile states, gender based violence, disaster risk management, and financial inclusion will be discussed. Layla Hameedi chats with former Social Protection Minister from Pakistan, Marvi Memon, to give you insight into global vulnerabilities.