Today's Girls Say No to Child Marriage

Today's girl say No to Child Marriage

by Dr Rumbidzai Nyanhoto

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	88 pages

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Child marriage is a grave violation of human rights and a major obstacle to gender equality. Girls who are married as children are deprived of their fundamental freedoms and opportunities. They are more likely to experience poverty, health complications, and educational disparities. Today, girls around the world are standing up against the practice and demanding their rights.

The Harmful Effects of Child Marriage

Child marriage has a devastating impact on girls' lives. Married girls are more likely to drop out of school, which limits their opportunities for economic empowerment. They are also more likely to experience domestic violence and sexual abuse. In addition, child marriage increases the risk of pregnancy complications and death for both the girl and her child.

Girls' Rights and Gender Equality

Child marriage is a violation of girls' rights. It denies them their right to health, education, and a life free from violence. It also undermines gender equality by perpetuating the idea that girls are inferior to boys.

Today's Girls Are Standing Up

Today, girls are standing up against child marriage and demanding their rights. They are forming organizations, raising awareness, and advocating for change. In many countries, girls have successfully lobbied for laws to raise the minimum age of marriage.

Case Study: Girls Not Brides

One organization that is working to end child marriage is Girls Not Brides. This global partnership brings together girls' rights organizations, civil society groups, and governments to work towards a world where every girl can reach her full potential.

Girls Not Brides has helped to raise awareness of the issue of child marriage and has supported girls in their efforts to end the practice. The organization has also worked to change laws and policies that perpetuate child marriage.

Child marriage is a serious problem, but it is one that can be solved. By empowering girls and supporting their efforts to end the practice, we can create a world where every girl can reach her full potential.

Call to Action

If you want to help end child marriage, there are many things you can do. You can donate to organizations like Girls Not Brides, raise awareness of the issue, and support girls who are working to end the practice. You can also contact your elected officials and demand that they support policies and laws that protect girls from child marriage.

Together, we can make a difference. Let's work together to create a world where every girl has the opportunity to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Today's girl say No to Child Marriage

by Dr Rumbidzai Nyanhoto

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11318 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	88 pages

FREE