Our mother, a widow, living alone after enduring the unimaginable pain of losing her son and husband, was brutally assaulted just seven days ago near her own home. 

She was targeted, not for anything she had done, but simply because she was a woman living by herself. 

This is more than just a personal scandal; this is an issue that affects countless women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, one in three women worldwide has experienced violence. 

This incident serves as a horrifying testament to the ongoing issue of violence against women, especially those who are vulnerable and alone. 

The attackers believe they can get away unpunished for their heinous actions. Such flagrant acts of violence must be confronted by strict laws, better policing, more sensitive handling of victims, community education, and victim support programs. 

We should not wait for another mother, sister, or friend to encounter such unimaginable suffering. This must end now. If we do not stand together, injustice will persist.

Today, it is our mother. Tomorrow, it could be yours. Stand up for justice and security for all women, because together, we can put an end to this violence. 

Sign this petition as a pledge to demand stricter laws against such heinous crimes.