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Child Bride Escapes Forced Marriage!

Foxxee @Foxxee (3650) • United States 1 Mar 09

This story made me sick, but also put a smile on my face because I know the child involved is now safe. I don't understand some of these places that force young girls into marriage at such a young age... What do these men...

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Forced Marriage, What Would You Do?

fellowlife @fellowlife (988) • Nigeria 14 Jun 07

if you are being pressured into marrying someone that you don't love just because the guy is rich and spends a lot of money on your family. and you are being pressured by your whole family especially your mom, what would you do?...

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Murdered by her own family because she fell in love...

babykay @babykay (2131) • Ireland 12 Jun 07

Banoz Mahmod was just 20 years of age when she was murdered by her father and uncle. Her "crime" was to conduct a relationship with a man of whom her family disapproved. An earlier attempt was made on her life and her boyfriend...

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ARE you in favor of FORCED marriage?

sahira @sahira (1071) • Philippines 21 Feb 07

many of our parents chose a partner for you,they choose the one who they think is best for you without considering love or your own choice..are you in favor of this?what would you do if ever you are being forced by your parents to...

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Pakistan proposes to outlaw forced Marriage

Lindalinda @Lindalinda (4111) • Canada 14 Feb 07

I read in the paper this morning that Pakistan's ruling party introduced a bill in parliament to outlaw forced marriages, including those under ancient tribal custom in which women are married off to settle feuds. The law would...

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