Pakistani actresses Durefishan Saleem and Ayesha Omar have expressed support for content creator Tamkenat Mansoor after her emotional video addressing child abuse gained widespread attention online.
Through her message, Tamkenat urged society to move beyond reacting to individual incidents and instead examine the deeper conditions that can contribute to abuse.
Her comments focused on social attitudes, child protection, and the need for more open discussions around difficult issues.
As the video circulated online, thousands engaged with her message and shared their reactions. Among those responding publicly were Durefishan Saleem and Ayesha Omar.
Public Figures Respond to the Viral Video
Tamkenat shared a detailed video on Instagram in which she spoke about the increasing number of child abuse incidents and her emotional response to them.
Her message also touched on public attitudes surrounding child marriage and broader concerns about child safety.
Reacting to the video, Ayesha Omar commented:
“Every word is hundred percent correct.”
Durefishan Saleem also shared her support and wrote:
“This. The influence we need. This.”
Their responses amplified the discussion and brought additional attention to the conversation online.
Tamkenat Says Public Conversations Need to Go Deeper
In the video, Tamkenat explained that many people had reached out and encouraged her to speak on recent incidents involving children.
“I received so many messages asking me to speak about the brutality happening to children. Honestly, I had no words left in me,” she said.
She also criticised attitudes opposing legislation aimed at banning child marriage.
According to her remarks, she found it concerning that resistance had emerged against such proposals.
Tamkenat further claimed that after speaking in support of the proposed legislation, she received messages from educated women who argued that banning child marriage would encourage immorality.
She questioned that reasoning and argued that society often overlooks more difficult questions.
According to her remarks, concern should focus on protecting children rather than normalising situations involving adults and young girls.
A Difficult Discussion Around Trauma and Social Conditions
The content creator then shifted attention toward what she described as an overlooked part of the conversation.
“The people who abuse children are not born that way. Our society creates these monsters,” she stated.
Tamkenat further explained that many abusers may have experienced abuse during childhood. However, she clarified her position and stressed that she was not suggesting every survivor later becomes an abuser.
Instead, she said many victims never receive the support, opportunities, understanding, or safe environment necessary to process trauma and heal.
Her message emphasised the importance of addressing long-term social factors while continuing to prioritise child protection.
Poverty, Vulnerability, and Calls for Honest Conversations
Tamkenat also encouraged people to engage in more honest conversations with individuals living in underprivileged communities.
According to her remarks, severe poverty can increase vulnerability and expose children to exploitation in exchange for basic necessities.
Her comments highlighted the importance of recognising structural challenges while discussing child safety.
At the same time, her message encouraged broader public awareness and stronger social responsibility.
Social Media Users Share Their Reactions
The video quickly gained attention across social media platforms and generated extensive discussion.
Many users praised Tamkenat for speaking openly about an uncomfortable but necessary topic.
One user commented:
“Thank you for saying it aloud.”
Another wrote:
“Cheeettttiiiiii someone I genuinely respect.”
A third shared:
“It’s so, so painful. For the first time, I started avoiding social media out of fear that I might end up hearing about yet another such incident.”
Another user added:
“You’re absolutely right. Especially when we talk about male child abuse, men themselves often make fun of it. The state needs to sensitize the public on these issues. People have become very apathetic towards children.”
The discussion surrounding the video continues online, with many users supporting calls for deeper conversations about child protection, social attitudes, and creating safer environments for children.
