Catholic Attorney Fights Forced Marriages in Pakistan
Sumera Shafique just won the case of an underaged victim of abduction and forced marriage in Pakistan. Thousands more are still waiting for their freedom.
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Facebook ‘Kills’ Charity’s Petition Against Forced Marriage of Christian Women and Girls
“We are horrified that our campaign which aims to help suffering women has been censored in such a draconian manner.”
On the International Day of the Girl Child, Church in Pakistan Decries Rejection of Bill Against ‘Conversion and Forced Marriage’ of Underaged Girls
Abduction and forced marriage of Christian and other minority girls is a widespread occurrence in Pakistan.
Christian Aid Group Applauds Investigation into Forced Conversions, Marriages in Pakistan
In a high-profile case this fall, a 44-year-old man kidnapped Arzoo Raja, a 13-year-old Catholic girl from Karachi, before forcing her to convert to Islam and marrying her.
Catholic Leaders in Pakistan Plead for End to Abduction, Forced Marriage of Underage Girls
‘Forced conversion has become a major tool for the persecution of Christians and Hindus in Pakistan,’ said a representative from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan.
Pakistan Catholics Protest After Abduction, Forced Marriage of 13 Year-Old Catholic Girl
Approximately 400 people protested the decision at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Karachi, and Christians in other parts of the country protested as well.
