Hello,
I'm a 28 year old girl from UAE. I'm still living with my family since it's illegal for girls to move out without their guardian's consent or have your own independence unless you get married.
I've been abused physically, sexually and emotionally at this house hold by family members and at 28 it's still going on to a certain level.
I've been held hostage at the house for around a month and half now and I'm not allowed to have anyone visit me or leave the house.
The reason my family are holding me hostage is because they found out I've been visiting a psychiatrist and underwent medical treatment as a result of going through sever depression. I tried to commit suicide twice this year and at this point I am losing every hope I have.
My basic inquiry is if I ran away and fled the country by law can they track me down and return me home? What rights do I have?
Women in the middle east are treated as second class citizens and still are under the guardianship system. I can't go into much details because it'll take a while for me to explain my situation. I just want a chance in life and I know I'd be much content leaving the house and live in a safer environment. Is there anything I could do?
Please bear in mind women don't have much rights here as the country claims, if I contact the authorities or try to hire lawyer I'd be subjected to much more than I already am. No law will fully protect me specially that I come from a well know family who can easily get out of any trouble.
I'm open for any suggestion/advice.
I'm a 28 year old girl from UAE. I'm still living with my family since it's illegal for girls to move out without their guardian's consent or have your own independence unless you get married.
I've been abused physically, sexually and emotionally at this house hold by family members and at 28 it's still going on to a certain level.
I've been held hostage at the house for around a month and half now and I'm not allowed to have anyone visit me or leave the house.
The reason my family are holding me hostage is because they found out I've been visiting a psychiatrist and underwent medical treatment as a result of going through sever depression. I tried to commit suicide twice this year and at this point I am losing every hope I have.
My basic inquiry is if I ran away and fled the country by law can they track me down and return me home? What rights do I have?
Women in the middle east are treated as second class citizens and still are under the guardianship system. I can't go into much details because it'll take a while for me to explain my situation. I just want a chance in life and I know I'd be much content leaving the house and live in a safer environment. Is there anything I could do?
Please bear in mind women don't have much rights here as the country claims, if I contact the authorities or try to hire lawyer I'd be subjected to much more than I already am. No law will fully protect me specially that I come from a well know family who can easily get out of any trouble.
I'm open for any suggestion/advice.
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