Published 20:42 IST, September 22nd 2019
Geneva: Pakistani Christians protest forced conversions, blasphemy law
A large group of Pakistani Christians in Europe, staged a protest rally in Geneva against the inequality and maltreatment towards the minorities in Pakistan
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People from Pakistani Christian community in Europe std a protest rally in Geneva against inequality and maltreatment towards mirities in Pakistan. community raised ir voices against brutal blasphemy law in Pakistan, incidences of forced conversions of Christian and Hindu girls, and poor education system of country.
protests that come in wake of 74th UNGA summit was dressed by member of European Parliament, raising concerns for same.
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Protests against Pakistan
Protest banners held by people of community demanded to put an end to human rights violation against mirities in Pakistan and abolish blasphemy law in Pakistan. march began from Palais Wilson, hequarters of Office of United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, until Broken Chair in front of UN office in Geneva. protesters were also accompanied by Members of European Parliament and or human rights vocates.
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According to reports, Robinson Asghar, a Christian leer raised his concerns towards Christian girls forced into Chinese prostitution. Reportedly, he stated that people from China come to Pakistan, offer money to Christian families and n those girls are taken away, and later forced into prostitution.
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European Parliamentarians react
Members of European Parliament reacted to protest saying that reduction in number of Christians Pakistan spoke for itself. In past few years, some 15% of Pakistani citizens from religious mirities which include Christians, Shiite, and Hindus are down to 3%. y are leaving country because y are discriminated against, he said. y are persecuted sometimes injured and killed. He ded that situation was deteriorating every year.
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Angel Christian, one of protesters said that y are focusing on education of Christian girls. If y are educated n y must be aware of ir rights. girls are underprivileged and have access to facilities like books and also want boys to avail education.
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(With inputs from ANI)
15:17 IST, September 22nd 2019