Aneeta Prem first novel about Forced Marriage. What would you do if your best friend went on holiday and didn’t come back again?
But It’s Not Fair Synopsis
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. Vinny and even spoilt brat, Sofia realise that there are far bigger issues than make-up, Facebook and getting your homework in on time.
The importance of this book
Young victims of dishonour often confide in their best friend about their anguish. In our school sessions, we talk about how the friend should react and what steps they can take to help the victim. We have donated tens of thousands of copies of the book, “But It’s Not Fair”, written by Aneeta Prem. It’s a funny, easy to read and informative take on the issue of forced marriage and a useful educational tool. The book comes with the backing of the government who have a link to it on their website
About Aneeta Prem
Aneeta Prem was born and raised within the sound of the London’s Bow Bells. Aneeta’s family originates from Himachal Pradesh, ‘The Land of the Gods.’ She is the Founder and Life President of Freedom Charity. She was the first qualified female Black Belt karate instructor in the UK. Aneeta is a Magistrate, chairing adult, family and youth courts.
PESH Lesson Plans
Over 45,000 children in school have had their own copy of But It’s not Fair donated to them by Freedom Charity.
For many young people this is the first book they have ever owned. But It’s Not Fair has been pioneering in the prevention of forced marriage. It’s the first book of its kind on forced marriage explaining the dangers and how young people can help save their best friend’s lives.
But It’s Not Fair is in 100’s of schools throughout the UK. But its not Fair is used in schools as a holistic approach to combating forced marriage. A much loved book that is often used by the whole school in safe guarding. Many schools have taken the story and characters from the But It’s Not Fair book and have adapted it into a play. The Education Secretary Nicky Morgan saw a brilliant performance by the young people of Alperton School in London.
The novel has PSHE Association accredited lesson plans on forced marriage which provide an invaluable tool for teachers who need excellent teaching material on the topic. We have worked in partnership with the PSHE Association to produce this valuable resource and it is free available to schools. We have visited hundreds of schools and Aneeta Prem the author of But It’s Not Fair is available to deliver talks, assemblies and workshops. Please contact us for more information.
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