Theatre on forced marriages

Islamabad
The ‘SACH’ — Struggle for Change — under its programme for support to victims of forced marriages in collaboration with the British High Commission, organised a ‘Theatre for Development’ at a hotel in Kallar Syedan on Thursday, says a press release.
The activity was a part of ‘Public Debate’ to create awareness against the issue of forced marriages of dual nationals of Pakistani origin.
In her address, Ms. Khalida Salimi, executive director of SACH, said that such programs have spanned from grass-root level measures to broad-spectrum actions.
She shared with the audience that the organisation is devoted to victims of violence and torture, and is one of the leading organizations that have contributed to the formulation of Civil Protection Law, 2007 in UK.
She thanked all the, participants, and the British High Commission for supporting the efforts and appreciated the work of performers.
The theatre performance depicted the misery faced by the victims of forced marriages, a phenomenon prevalent in Pakistani society. The act brought to light consequences and exploitations a victim has to face at the hands of parents, spouse, or the in-laws as a result of a forced marriage; ranging from emotional exploitations to physical abuse.