Our Sisters

If you'rea carefree teenager, the last thing you expect is to be forced to marry astranger and change your religion. But if you are a Christian girl living inPakistan, this could happen to you. A prejudice againstChristians, tight Pakistani blasphemy laws and a lack of justice for the poorresults in abductions, forced marriages, alleged conversions to Islam and abuseand suffering for young women today. Throughextensive research and a sensitive interviewing style, Anna Townsend sharesboth the stories of activists who are trying to help and the women andtheir families who are affected. Anna also highlights the plight of westernwomen at risk of being sent to Pakistan for marriage and encourages the churchto be more alert to the issue in their local community. OurSisters helps youto learn more about the plight of these women, inspires you to pray withcompassion, challenges you to champion the cause to help end forced marriageand empowers you to work for justice so others can flourish.