Please note that the deadline for submitting a #shortfilm to enter the 2nd Annual #SAHAS Short Film Competition is now 22 January, 2019.
#HonourViolence
BAAT KIJIYE SAATH DIJIYE!
BAAT KIJIYE SAATH DIJIYE
Mr. Gulzar Kabeer Khan in support of DHANAK’s campaign, #BaatKijiyeSaathDijiye says a few words.
Baat Kijiye Saath Dijiye
DHANAK is taking its campaign #BaatKijiyeSaathDijiye into the new year, 2019. Here’s our message urging parents to open up to their adult children and be accepting of their decisions. Let’s say NO to #ForcedMarriage and put an end to #HonourBasedCrimes.
Please be a part of our campaign.
2nd SAHAS Short Film Competition – Last day to submit! — January 15, 2019
Calling all creative minds who wish to make a positive impact/create social awareness, to participate in our 2nd annual #shortfilm competition! #HonourBasedViolence #HonourBasedCrimes #HonourKilling #MeriZindagiMeraFaisla #RightToChoose #ForcedMarriage
Here is some information to help you come up with your short film.
SOME TYPES OF “HONOUR” BASED VIOLENCE ARE:
Physical Abuse
Psychological Pressure
Forced Marriage
Forced Abortion
Abduction
House Arrest
“Honour” Suicide
“Honour” Killing
SOME MOTIVES BEHIND “HONOUR” BASED VIOLENCE:
Falling in love with someone of your choice
Refusing to marry a person chosen by the family
Marrying someone of your choice
Loss of virginity outside of marriage
Pregnancy outside of marriage
Homosexuality
A relationship outside of marriage
All the Best!
What is “Honour” Based Violence?
“Honour” based violence is an act on a person by his/her family members or by the community, due to the belief that the person brought shame or “dishonour” upon them.
Females are the most common victims of “honour” based violence. However, males can be victims, as well.
Some Types of “Honour” Based Violence:
Physical Abuse
Psychological Pressure
Forced Marriage
Forced Abortion
Abduction
House Arrest
“Honour” Suicide
“Honour” Killing
Some Motives behind “Honour” Based Violence:
Falling in love with someone of your choice
Refusing to marry a person chosen by the family
Marrying someone of your choice
Loss of virginity outside of marriage
Pregnancy outside of marriage
Homosexuality
A relationship outside of marriage
