Sofia and Vinny are sisters who live in the East End of London. Vinny, 15, knows she’s a bit of a freak because she loves school; she wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Sofia, 10, loves bling and celebrities and wants to be on the cover of the glossy magazines.
Vinny’s safe world is turned upside down when Abby Kambi and her very traditional family move into the neighbourhood. Vinny and Abby quickly become best friends and Vinny starts to see how different life could be for her. Abby and her family go abroad to her cousin Sarina’s wedding in the summer holidays and Abby doesn’t return to school.
What would you do if your best friend went on holiday and didn’t come back again? Would you turn a blind eye or would you stand up and shout ‘But it’s not fair!’ until somebody listened?Aneeta created the term ’dishonour’ to more accurately reflect the absence of honour in the violence she has been working to eradicate. Aneeta coined the term ‘Not in my name’ for males to use to stand up against dishonour violence and the #SupportDonateEradicate movement to show support against dishonour abuse.
“This book provides a vital understanding of FM and dishonour-based violence and is a crucial tool to protect people and saving lives.”
– Mak Chishty ACPO, Former Lead on Forced Marriage
“This book is a fantastic and original resource for students and teachers alike – a must for tackling forced marriage.”
– Chaz Akoshile, Former Joint Head Forced Marriage Unit
“When I think of modern-day heroes, Aneeta Prem is always top of my list for her tireless campaigning against forced marriage. In But It’s Not Fair, she shows how the young can help a friend who is being put through this trauma. It could be the most important book a teenager ever reads; if you want to be a good friend, start it now.”
– Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor at The Sunday Times
“A book that deserves to be read by everyone who may be touched by forced marriage or know someone who may be at risk. Its only through education that we will save lives.”
– Nazir Afzal OBE, Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England
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