Education is meant to be a safe space—a place where students seek knowledge, personal growth, and a better future. Whether it’s a prestigious university or a religious madrasa, the purpose remains the same: learning and self-improvement. But what happens when these institutions become breeding grounds for harassment, abuse, and fear?
The bitter truth is that harassment knows no boundaries. Whether a girl studies in a university wearing modern clothes or in a madrasa dressed traditionally, she is not safe if the system fails to protect her.
The Ugly Reality: Harassment in Educational Spaces
In Universities: Female students often face unwanted advances from professors, seniors, and even classmates. Marks are sometimes offered in exchange for favors, and those who refuse face mental stress and academic setbacks.
In Madrasas: Many young students suffer in silence due to the strict environment and blind faith in religious figures. The fear of being labeled as disrespectful stops victims from speaking up.
🚨 The result? In both cases, students suffer alone while harassers walk free.
Why Does Harassment Happen in Both Places?
✅ Power Imbalance – In both universities and madrasas, students rely on teachers and administration for their future. Harassers take advantage of this dependence.
✅ Victim Blaming – Instead of punishing the harasser, society often questions the victim’s character, clothing, or behavior.
✅ Silence Culture – Many girls are told to “stay quiet” to avoid ruining their reputation or family honor.
✅ Lack of Accountability – Most harassers get away with their crimes because institutions protect their own image rather than the victims.
How Can We Fight Back?
🔥 Awareness is the first step: Both university students and madrasa students must know their rights and speak up.
🔥 Strict Policies Against Harassment: Every institution should have a transparent system for reporting harassment without fear.
🔥 Encouraging Victims to Speak Out: No girl should feel ashamed for standing up against abuse. The real shame lies with the harasser, not the victim.
🔥 Public Pressure & Accountability: Instead of covering up cases, educational institutions must be held responsible for failing to protect their students.
Final Thoughts: Education Should Empower, Not Exploit
💡 Whether it’s a university or a madrasa, no place is truly safe until we demand justice for victims.
💡 Education should be a path to success, not a battlefield for survival.
💡 Harassment is a crime, no matter where it happens. Speak up, fight back, and reclaim your right to study without fear.
