A girl's right to say no to child marriage

Child marriage is an appalling violation of human rights. Every year 15 million girls are married before the age of 18, denied their rights of their education, health and long term prospects. That is 28 girls every minute – married off too soon, endangering their personal development and well being.  A girl who is married as a child is one whose potential will not be fulfilled. Since many parents and communities also want the very best daughters, we must work together and end child marriage. If we do nothing, by 2030 an estimated 15.4 million girls a year will marry as children. There are various reasons behind this child marriage, such as:

1.       Traditions

2.       Gender roles

3.       Security

4.       Poverty

Now, we should think what we are doing to end child marriage. Every 2 sec a young girl is forced to marriage. Be the part of generation that changes that. End child marriage once and for all. 

Solutions to end child marriage 

There are five evidence-based strategies identified by ICRW to delay or prevent child marriage: 

Ø      Empower girls with information, skills and support networks.

Ø     Provide economic support and incentives to girls and their families

Ø     Educate and rally parents and community members

Ø     Enhance girls' access to a high-quality education

Ø       Encourage supportive laws and policies. In order for the next generation of development programs to make ending child marriage a priority, policymakers must pay attention to these strategies while continuing to test innovative approaches and evaluation techniques.

ICRW collaborates with partners to ensure that global development programs and policies help improve the lives of women and girls around the world. We work with foundations, corporations, nonprofits and multilateral and bilateral groups worldwide to turn good intentions into action.

Let’s motivate and inspire each other to end child marriage today!