Marriage
Child marriage is a traditional practice that in many places happens simply because it has happened for generations – and straying from tradition could mean exclusion from the community. But as Graça Machel, wife of Nelson Mandela, says, traditions are made by people – we can change them. Excerpt from Girls Not Brides |
| Photograph: Kevin Frayer/AP via The Guardian |
It Is Time To Change Tradition
The issue of child marriage is deeply rooted in tradition in many countries. The tradition of childhood marriage is being challenged by young girls all over the world. Brave and passionate young girls are rising up and saying NO MORE.Recent Stories
Yemeni girl from YouTube wants education, not marriage via SERENE
"Spoon in underwear saving youths from forced marriage" this is the headline of a recent story on Fox News. Read Entire Story here.
Bright Light | An organization Karma Nirvana is a charity organization that is partnering with authorities and airports in an effort to eradicate forced childhood marriages.
Engaged Nation | Nigeria | Group tasks Senate on child marriage via Daily Newswatch
A World Without Borders
The UN predicts that more than 140 million girls will become child brides by 2020 if current rates of early marriage continue. It is going to take an international approach to solve such a deep rooted problem.
"The good news is that some countries are making progress on reducing child marriage, but progress is slow. Ending child marriage will take time and requires unstinting commitment at community, national and international level." Reports The Guardian
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