Wednesday, June 11, 2014

"A Baby Girl is Nothing to Celebrate"

http://www.gfa.org/news/articles/a-baby-girl-is-nothing-to-celebrate/

"At last, the baby began to crown, and with him came the fulfillment of his parents’ wishes. Five years of barrenness, five years of bitter arguments—this baby would put it all in the past. He would bring pride to the family, reap a dowry from his bride and help provide for the family. He would restore his family’s joy.

As the baby took his first breaths, however, something wasn’t right, and hopes built up over the last nine months quickly died away.
Mayuri and Rafat’s little boy turned out to be a little girl—and that was nothing to celebrate.

Drunken Father Abuses Family, Steals Wages"

Click to read more about the reality of treatment of our sisters (and brothers) in Asia, and what you can do to help them.

http://www.gfa.org/news/articles/a-baby-girl-is-nothing-to-celebrate/

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