Film examines Forced Marriages in Pakistan, by telling the story of Zahida Minhas, a 16-year old girl who is 9months pregnant and living in a safe house. In this extremely traditional society, Zahida was sold into a forced marriage by her mother. As Zahida’s delivery date rapidly approaches, she fears that her “husband” will find and kill her, while her mother, threatens to take the baby. Shot on location in Islamabad, The North West Frontier of Pakistan and Kashmir, this emotional film exposes the reality of forced marriages and the young women affected by it.
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Empowering Girls and Boys: How the Child Marriage Act Promotes Gender Equality
September 22, 2023
Child Marriage Act: Protecting Our Children’s Rights In today’s modern world, it is disheartening to think that child marriage is still a prevalent issue in
