UN Experts Demand Action on Forced Conversions in Pakistan
UN experts have raised alarms over the abduction and forced conversion of minority women in Pakistan, urging the government to criminalize the act and ensure justice. Victims face severe coercion, with a significant portion of cases reported from Sindh. The experts demand systemic reforms to protect minorities.
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UN experts have voiced deep concerns over the ongoing abduction and forced religious conversion of women from Pakistan's minority communities, an issue exacerbated by widespread impunity.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva highlighted the coercive nature of these conversions, particularly affecting Hindu and Christian girls, who face significant vulnerabilities.
The UN has called on Pakistan to criminalize forced conversions and increase the legal marriage age to 18, urging for comprehensive support and justice for victims to ensure freedom of religion and equality.
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