Forced Sex in Marriage — It Is Wrong. Help Is Available.
Forced sexual intercourse within marriage is wrong, harmful, and increasingly recognised legally in Pakistan. If you are experiencing this, help is available.
🚨 If You Are In Danger Right Now
Call Police Emergency immediately:
15 (Police) | 1099 (Rescue)
Edhi Foundation shelter (free, 24/7): 115 · Umang helpline: 0311-7786264
No Marriage Contract Gives Anyone The Right to Your Body
Islamic scholars across the world agree: a husband must treat his wife with kindness and respect. Coercion, force, and violence have no place in a marriage. If you are being forced or hurt, you deserve help.
What Is Marital Sexual Abuse?
- Being physically forced to have sex when you said no or were unable to consent
- Being threatened, blackmailed, or coerced into sexual acts
- Being physically hurt during sexual acts
- Continued assault after expressing pain, discomfort, or refusal
Your Rights and the Law
- Pakistan does not have a specific marital rape law — but sexual violence within marriage can be prosecuted under PPC Section 376 (rape) if force was involved
- Physical injuries during sexual violence can be prosecuted under PPC Section 337 (hurt)
- Sexual violence within marriage is valid grounds for khula and dissolution of marriage
- Courts consider this under "cruelty" in divorce proceedings
- Legal reform is ongoing — organisations like Aurat Foundation actively advocate for stronger protections
Getting Help — Confidentially
- Rozan Counselling (specialist trauma counselling): 051-2890505
- WAR — Women Against Rape (Karachi): 021-35362834
- Umang helpline (free, confidential): 0311-7786264
- If physically injured: go to the nearest government hospital for a medico-legal examination — this creates an official record
- Edhi Foundation (shelter if you need to leave): 115
You Are Not Alone. What You Experienced Is Wrong. Help Exists.
Speaking to a counsellor does not obligate you to take any legal action. You can simply talk, process, and decide what you want to do. Your wellbeing comes first.
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Edhi Foundation (shelter)
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0800-39393
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