“The objective of the SVRF was two-fold. First, it provided a detailed breakdown of actions and interventions necessary for the successful implementation of the recent legislation and judgments by the Government. Second, it expanded the scope of work of Government functionaries beyond the law to initiate primary and tertiary preventative and response measures to work towards the ultimate goal of elimination of violence against women, particularly sexual violence.”

“The Sexual Violence Response Framework (SVRF) represents a four-year strategic roadmap of endorsed measures by the Government of Sindh, aimed at proactively addressing, responding to, and rehabilitating victims of sexual violence." “This comprehensive framework provides detailed guidance to the government on effective strategies and protocols to combat sexual violence across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care, while ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Developed in response to the escalating prevalence of sexual violence, particularly within Sindh, the SVRF underscores the government's commitment to formalizing its approach through a structured framework. “