Quetta, Feb 17 (NationPress) The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has reached out to the global community, urging them to pay attention to the ongoing human rights violations perpetrated by Pakistani forces throughout Balochistan, with a particular focus on the alarming trend of enforced disappearances affecting Baloch women.

In its declaration, the forum highlighted that Baloch women have become the latest victims of enforced disappearances, labeling this practice as illegal, morally indefensible, and a breach of international standards. It accused state institutions in Pakistan of executing these actions without adhering to appropriate legal protocols.

"For years, the indigenous population has endured a humanitarian crisis and conflict, which persist to this day. Enforced disappearances, universally condemned as a heinous act, are commonplace here, involving law enforcement agencies. Fabricated encounters and targeted killings have escalated, where innocent civilians lose their lives, often without understanding their supposed crimes, while the unlawful mechanisms of state oppression go largely unchallenged and unaccountable," stated the BWF.

Emphasizing the suffering of civilians across the province caused by Pakistani authorities, the forum added, "In the face of genocidal policies implemented by key state entities against the Baloch, the people have lost sight of their entitlement to various rights, such as employment opportunities, access to healthcare, and education. Above all, what they desire and fear the most is the fundamental right to exist and maintain their dignity."

The BWF stressed that international agreements, laws, conventions, and resolutions designed to protect human rights are applicable to all nations and regions, not just a select few.

It pointed out that in the year 2025 alone, 17 Baloch women fell victim to enforced disappearances, with one additional case reported on January 13. The forum claimed that 90% of these cases involved direct abductions by Pakistani security forces, including the notorious Counter-Terrorism Department, while the remaining 10% were victims of Pakistan-backed militias.

Despite the widespread violence against Baloch individuals, including women and children, the BWF contended that Pakistani media has taken a biased stance.

"With numerous eyewitnesses, protests coordinated by victim families, and documented evidence, the Pakistani media continues to assign blame and act as a judge rather than serving as an impartial observer in our situation. Coverage of Baloch women’s abductions is virtually nonexistent, replaced by misinformation and unsubstantiated claims. We want to share our stories. We possess testimonies. We are living proof of the brutality inflicted upon us by state institutions," the forum emphasized.

"Yet, our oppressed voices seldom reach international media, only finding a platform on social media, where we not only demand justice but also accountability and media attention," it concluded.

The BWF appealed to the international community to refrain from relying on secondhand accounts and instead to visit Balochistan directly or engage with the indigenous people to accurately report their grievances.