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Asghar Khamseh, Iran. Shortlist, Professional , Contemporary Issues. Acid throwing is a kind of violence and according to the official statistics and local news increased compare to the past Iran.This kind of violence is mostly against women and children. These attacks have been done with intent to disfigure, maim, torture and destroy the social life and the future of the victim. The motivation to commit this type of violence is cultural destitiution ,intolerance and happens in situations such as family conflicts,rejected marriage proposal, revenge and divorce requests. Victims in addition physical and psychological damages are faced the experience of social stigma ,blame and social unpleasant tags .the victims are in dire need of medical and financial support and counseling services. Unfortunately there is no governmental and nongovernmental organizations to follow these issues in the country and they have to treat themselves only by public aid and donations. (Photo by Asghar Khamseh/Sony World Photography Awards)
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