'Love Sonia' to be screened at UN on International Day of the Girl Child
The Freida Pinto, Richa Chadha-starrer is based on sex trafficking that exists in India
Bollywood's latest release Love Sonia will be screened at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on October 11 in honour of International Day of the Girl Child. A statement shared by Hindustan Times read that the event is being organised by the Indian anti-trafficking organisation, Apne Aap Women Worldwide (AAWW) and the UN Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Pakistan lacks efforts to eliminate human trafficking
The film starring Freida Pinto, Richa Chadha, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher and Hollywood star Demi Moore discusses sex-trafficking in India. Survivors of forced prostitution shared their stories with the film-maker Tabrez Noorani and the cast of the film. They introduced them to the red lights areas of Kolkata and were also present on the film set.
Speaking about the screening, Noorani said, "It's an honour for us to screen our film Love Sonia for the UN. I feel privileged and I am looking forward to the screening on the October 11 in New York."
According to UNODC, human trafficking is the third largest crime in the world that involves billions of dollars and thousands of victims.
Director UNODC Simone Monasebian said, "Art is a powerful advocacy tool to raise awareness and we hope this beautifully acted thoughtful film will move people to take action against the scourge of sex trafficking."
US might cut aid to Pakistan over human trafficking
AAWW founder Ruchira Gupta stated that the film is an authentic tale about the horrors of sex trafficking. She also mentioned that after the screening, the team of Love Sonia will be honoured in a grand reception. AAWW will also present The Last Girl award to an undisclosed recipient at the ceremony. Last year, the award was given to Hollywood star Ashley Judd for speaking up against sex trafficking.
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Pakistan lacks efforts to eliminate human trafficking
The film starring Freida Pinto, Richa Chadha, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher and Hollywood star Demi Moore discusses sex-trafficking in India. Survivors of forced prostitution shared their stories with the film-maker Tabrez Noorani and the cast of the film. They introduced them to the red lights areas of Kolkata and were also present on the film set.
Speaking about the screening, Noorani said, "It's an honour for us to screen our film Love Sonia for the UN. I feel privileged and I am looking forward to the screening on the October 11 in New York."
According to UNODC, human trafficking is the third largest crime in the world that involves billions of dollars and thousands of victims.
Director UNODC Simone Monasebian said, "Art is a powerful advocacy tool to raise awareness and we hope this beautifully acted thoughtful film will move people to take action against the scourge of sex trafficking."
US might cut aid to Pakistan over human trafficking
AAWW founder Ruchira Gupta stated that the film is an authentic tale about the horrors of sex trafficking. She also mentioned that after the screening, the team of Love Sonia will be honoured in a grand reception. AAWW will also present The Last Girl award to an undisclosed recipient at the ceremony. Last year, the award was given to Hollywood star Ashley Judd for speaking up against sex trafficking.
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