1. The only comprehensive research on VAW was conducted in 2007 and a follow-up research is yet to be conducted.1 According to public perception, substance abuse, financial difficulties, inability to hold perpetrators accountable are some of the root causes of DV.2 Religious extremist narrative is used to weaken support for gender equality and women’s rights.3 Additionally, religion is used as a pretext to commit VAW.4 2. Non-consensual pornography, recorded sexual assault and sextortion were on the rise, and claims of prior consent subject victims to further victimization, making them hesitant to report. 5 3. Complaints lodging and referral mechanism in place for GBV are complicated.6 Only, two fifth of victims of VAW had sought help.7 Victims remained hesitant to come forward due to lack of trust in the system, failure to maintain confidentiality, and lack of protection for those reporting.8 4. Majority of DV cases reported to FPA were cases of VAW.9 While almost all protection orders were requested by women, half of the protection orders issued were emergency orders.10 Protection orders were violated only by men.11 Figure 1. Victims of DV reported - FPA 4