Afghan authorities prevent three forced marriages in Balkh, Kunar, and Parwan
Officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry for Virtue and Vice intervened successfully to stop three cases of forced marriage in the provinces of Balkh, Kunar, and Parwan.
The cases involved families attempting to marry off their daughters against their will. The ministry registered and reviewed the complaints before acting swiftly to halt the planned marriages.
Ministry officials summoned the families and advised them on the importance of respecting women’s rights and the freedom to choose a spouse under Islamic law.
Following the intervention and counseling, the families pledged that all future marriages of their daughters would take place only with the women’s full consent.
The ministry stated that these actions reflect its ongoing commitment to safeguarding women’s rights and enforcing Islamic principles across Afghanistan.
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