Khaleej Times

Fashion show aims to redefine beauty

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> Acid attacks are often prompted by insufficie­nt dowries, rejection of advances or land disputes. > British charity ActionAid hosted the fashion show to mark Internatio­nal Women’s Day. > 15 confident acid attack survivors walk the ramp at the show. > In 2002, the Bangladesh government passed laws restrictin­g the import and sale of acid. > The govt also imposed death penalty for acid throwers.

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