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“Forcing
a woman to marry . . . or kidnapping her in order to marry Therefore, I, ___________________ [printed name], pledge
that if I am kidnapped for marriage, I will resist, with all my abilities, such
a marriage. I pledge that I will use all existing laws to prosecute
to the full extent possible, those people responsible for the kidnapping. I have informed my family of my intentions and they have
agreed to support my decision. They have agreed to assist in my rescue from a
kidnapping, and to refuse to give their consent or approval to a kidnapping.
They have also agreed to assist me in prosecuting those persons
responsible for the kidnapping. My family have witnessed my signature of this statement
and signed below as an affirmation of their agreement and support. In the event that I wish to marry using the tradition of
Ala Kachuu, it will be only if I have given my consent at least 10 days prior to
the Ala Kachuu, and if I have participated in the planning of when and
how the Ala Kachuu will take place. _______________________- _________________________-________________________ Woman’s
Printed Name
Signature
Date Witnesses: _____________________- ____________________-___________________- ___________
Relationship to Woman
Printed Name
Signature
Date _____________________- ____________________-___________________- ___________
Relationship to Woman
Printed Name
Signature
Date [It
is recommended that women carry a copy of this pledge to show friends, relatives
[1] Article 155, “Forcing a woman to marry or to continue a marriage or kidnapping her in order to marry without her consent, i.e., standing in the way of marriage (impediment) is subject of punishment as fine of 100 to 200 wages per month or imprisonment up to five years. [2]
Article 16 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (1948), which asserts that “marriage shall be
entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending
spouses.” [3] For more information and copies: KleinbachR@PhilaU.edu or Phone 996-312-66-40-89 |
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