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How can forced marriage be prevented?
Measures to prevent forced marriage
- to educate communities in which forced marriage occurs so that they come to see individual choice, independence and free choice of partner as rights;
- to inform healthcare professionals, aid workers and schools about forced marriage, e.g. through e-learning and training.
Where do most forced marriages happen?
Forced and early marriage are most common in impoverished states in Africa, South Asia as well as the former Soviet republics. However, there are still cases of forced and early marriage in more affluent North American and European countries. Forced marriage can be coupled with other forms of slavery.
How to stop your parents from forcing you for an arranged marriage?
Ask your grandparents or family friends to make your parents understand your point and stop forcing you for an arranged marriage. Be firm in your decision that you really don’t want to go for an arranged marriage now. Don’t entertain them at all when they come to you to discuss any marriage proposal.
What is the difference between an arranged marriage and a forced marriage?
The difference between an arranged marriage and a forced marriage is supposed to be the difference between consent and coercion. In an arranged marriage, both the bride and the groom consent to have their marriage arranged (with varying degrees of choice about when and whom to wed); in a forced marriage,…
What are the obstacles to divorce after an arranged marriage?
And a woman or girl who tries to get divorced after an arranged/forced marriage has happened usually faces serious obstacles. Typically, she is stymied by religious laws and social customs that make divorce difficult, especially for women.
What to do if you have been forced into a marriage?
You may also be able to obtain an order of protection, annulment, legal separation, divorce, or a child custody order granting you custody of any children resulting from the forced marriage. Call 911 to receive emergency help from your local police. Disclaimer: The organizations listed above are not affiliated with USCIS.