UN Hears Concerns Over Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws

Imagine Pakistan has laws about what people can say about religion.

Some people are worried that these laws are being used unfairly.

The Global Human Rights Defence told the UN that these laws punish people harshly, even with death, and are often used against minority groups.

They also mentioned that online posts can lead to violence and that people who commit these crimes often aren't punished.

They're especially concerned about minority girls who face abduction and forced marriage as a result.

The GHRD wants Pakistan to change these laws, give fair trials, release the unfairly accused, protect vulnerable communities, and punish those who commit violence.