I am in my twenties and I cannot fathom being married at this point in my life; farless at 6 years old. In some parts of the world, girls don't have that option, they are married off before they can even say "I am six". Child marriages have been happening all over the world for years now and it is about time that it stops. Some notable folks around the world have come together to do exactly that and breathe a new generation, where education and independence are the main options.
Showing posts with label Brides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brides. Show all posts
Girls Not Brides: Stop Child Marriages
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Labels:
Awareness,
Brides,
Campaign,
CGI,
Child Marriages,
Children,
Desmond Tutu,
Girls,
India,
The Elders
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