Her in-laws may have stolen her passport, but this woman escaped her abusive marriage anyway
The incredible story of one woman’s escape from a marriage arranged by her parents, as shared through Facebook group Humans of Amsterdam, has internet users from across the globe clamoring to offer her their support and to thank her for inspiring them to take action to improve their own lives.
In the post, Haritha Khandabattu explained how her plans for a career as an engineer were sidetracked by her parents insistence that she get married. “My father barely spoke to me anymore. The tension became unbearable and at some point I couldn’t take it anymore so I gave in,” Khandabattu recalled. Read more here:
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.