In light of the recent accusation of sexual harassment against Ali Zafar by Meesha Shafi, there is a lot of debate around who might be right. There are thousands of people encouraging Meesha for speaking up, not just for herself but for the many young women and men who suffer at the hands of powerful people taking an advantage of their position to sexually exploit them. Many are bashing Meesha and indulging in victim-blaming as a means to shut down the very important conversation that Meesha’s public statement has started.

Ali Zafar has denied the allegation and informed people that he would take Shafi to court because, according to him, this was done out of personal vendetta against him

However, Meesha Shafi opening up about her experience has prompted more women to come forward with their own experience with Ali Zafar

One of these people is Humna Raza, an Instagram influencer and blogger, and here is what she had to say

She had a similar experience with the superstar and came out in support of Meesha, despite knowing the victim shaming mentality of the society.

https://twitter.com/HumnaRaza/status/986987056286044161

The second woman who came forward is Maham Javaid who is a journalist and knows someone who was harassed by Ali Zafar

She narrates the story of her cousin whom Ali Zafar tried to push into a washroom with him.

https://twitter.com/JMaham/status/987014310735024128

Another woman who came forward has now taken down her tweet and her account is not longer active on Twitter

However a tweet that is available mentions how she had to deal with a crying student because Ali Zafar molested her.

https://twitter.com/seraphina444/status/987033696527056896

Leena Ghani, an activist and makeup artist, also joined the list of women who thought it necessary to not stay quiet at this time

These ladies are exhibiting a great deal of courage coming forward with their stories and are being applauded for it

A lot of people are showing support to these women and encouraging them to not be pressurized into taking back their stories or get scared with defamation claims.

https://twitter.com/Tooba_Sd/status/987067594497773569

https://twitter.com/Ayeshamxnz/status/986997972524290048

Celebrities, like the masses, are divided about their opinion about the incident but there are some who’ve found it in their hearts to stand by the women who’re speaking up

https://twitter.com/IamUmer1/status/986930734509297667

https://twitter.com/eman_anjum/status/986975051013648384

The time right now, as bystanders, is to let the victims speak. Do not pass judgement either way because the truth always does prevail. It is high time that women and men who’ve suffered at the hands of powerful people find the space safe to speak up.

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