Escaping forced marriage

The World

 A charity in the UK called Southall Black Sisters helps women and girls sent out of the UK and into forced marriages. Pragna Patel is the group’s founder. She speaks with The World’s Marco Werman about the challenges the victims face after returning home, which can include financial debt.

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