A courageous survivor has come forward with her heartbreaking story of being forced into marriage with a man in his thirties when she was just 14 years old, revealing how authorities failed to protect her despite multiple warnings.
The Night That Changed Everything
At only 14 years old, she was taken from her UK home to Pakistan under the guise of a family holiday. What followed was a nightmare that would haunt her for years to come. "I was forced to marry a man in his 30s," she recalls, the pain still evident in her voice decades later.
A System That Failed Her
Despite teachers and family friends raising concerns with social services, no effective action was taken to protect the vulnerable teenager. The system designed to safeguard children instead turned a blind eye to her suffering.
Life After Escape
Now in her thirties and living in the West Midlands, the survivor continues to battle the trauma of her childhood ordeal. Her story highlights the ongoing struggle many face even after escaping forced marriages.
The Ongoing Fight for Justice
Her case raises serious questions about how forced marriage cases are handled in the UK. Despite legislation making forced marriage illegal in 2014, survivors continue to face significant barriers when seeking justice and protection.
Breaking the Silence
By sharing her story, this brave woman hopes to empower other survivors to come forward and push for better protection for vulnerable children at risk of forced marriage.
