child marriage

Child marriage is not something that is only written about

Apr 16, 2024

Child marriage is not something that is only written about. It’s happening. It’s a nightmare. Child marriage continues to rob childhoods, futures, education and opportunities of millions of girls worldwide. Globally, 12 million girls are married off before the age of 18 every year and one in nine girls is married before they turn 15

Education Is Her Future, Child Marriage Is Not

Mar 20, 2023

In Uganda, child marriage is most common in rural areas, where poverty rates are high and access to education and healthcare is limited. Many families believe that marrying off their daughters at a young age will provide financial security and reduce the burden of caring for them.