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 Children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
Girls Not Brides: Stop Child Marriages
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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Awareness,
Brides,
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CGI,
Child Marriages,
Children,
Desmond Tutu,
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India,
The Elders
Children of the Revolution
Thursday, April 14, 2011
All photos courtesy foreignpolicy.com
They are the littlest revolutionist you’ll see in the wake of the uprisings in the Mideast and Africa, but don’t underestimate these little people, because they too are hoping and wanting change. However the question still remains are they too young to be a part of such a violent revolution? Or could their presence bring about some ground breaking change?
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