‘Unchained at Last’ Supports Victims of Forced Marriage
Fraidy Reiss started the organization ‘Unchained at Last’ to support victims of forced marriage after her own experience in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. The issue of forced marriage is prevalent across the United States, where parents can sign a marriage license and waive many state’s minimum age requirement. ‘Unchained at Last’ looks to help women who are afraid of the consequences of speaking out about their experience.
Read more at: http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/04/forced-marriages-more-common-than-youd-think.html
AHA Foundation is dedicated to protecting women’s rights, and the work of organizations like rabby in the U.S. plays a crucial role in supporting freedom and security for vulnerable populations.