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Pleased to share that Pathfinder International's mass media campaign against child marriages in Pakistan has garnered national recognition by the National Commission on the Rights of Child Pakistan (NCRC) in their publication, The State of Children in Pakistan - Policy Meets Practice. The campaign, which addresses the deeply rooted issue of child marriage—affecting 18.3% of girls who are married before their 18th birthday and 3.6% before the age of 15—has been highlighted. Additionally, 4.7% of boys in Pakistan are married before the age of 18. Child marriage is not just a violation of children's rights but also a significant barrier to education, health, and economic stability for countless children. By bringing this issue to the forefront, we aim to disrupt the cycle of poverty and abuse that these practices perpetuate. The acknowledgment by the NCRC underscores the impact of our work and the urgent need for continued advocacy and action. https://lnkd.in/dYDx9GGk

We can not afford not to invest in girls. We know that investing in girls particularly their education, SRHR and economic empowerment is key to advancing progress for all. Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage Girls Inc. Joan Kembabazi UNICEF Plan International #endchildmarriage #ReturnMyFuture #educategirls

Kenneth Lusaka: Too many teenage girls are pregnant in Bungoma - a direct impact of poverty. We should do something about it. 🤔 Also Kenneth Lusaka: Pregnant teen girls should not be allowed to stay in/return to school as it normalises bad behavior 🤷🏾♀️ He is the speaker of the Senate 😕🫣🫢!!  Here's the article:  https://lnkd.in/dGme-hs3  What could we actually do to support teen moms in Kenya? Actionable recommendations here 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/dHu4HGuH. 

Child marriage has become embedded within our culture, deemed as a detriment to the free will and livelihood of women worldwide. However, child marriage stems beyond a threat to women - but to the prosperity of our world as a whole. What if ending child marriage once and for all could contribute to global economic growth? The International Center for Research on Women estimates that if child marriage and early childbearing cease, the approximate global welfare benefit will be $566 billion by 2030. This is a direct consequence of the increased early fertility rate observed in child brides. Child marriage comes at a cost, not just to the oppressed young women, but to the Earth as a whole. Is this a toll you’re willing to pay? Join the Casey Foundation Africa in our efforts to ensure girls are not brides by donating at: https://lnkd.in/ged3-uUE Source: The Economic Impacts of Child Marriage (International Center for Research on Women) #endchildmarriage #womensrights

A GLOBAL CALL TO END CHILD MARRIAGE Child marriage robs these girls of their childhood, education, and future opportunities. This practice fuels poverty, gender inequality, and limits the potential of young girls to contribute meaningfully to society. Globally, approximately 12 million girls marry before 18 each year (UNICEF). This statistic represents millions of dreams deferred and futures compromised. Girls who marry before 18 are more likely to drop out of school and face domestic violence and health risks (World Health Organization). At OAFFOUNDATION, we are committed to providing education and vocational skills to empower girls, ensuring they have the tools to break free from this cycle of poverty and early marriage. Together, we can protect their futures and promote community development. #EndChildMarriage #EmpowerGirls #GirlsEducation #SaveTheChildren #ChildProtection #UNICEF #AfricaDevelopment76

I feel this article so deeply- as someone who has taught in schools where most children relied on free school lunch as their only guaranteed meal of the day. The question returns to what kind of society do we want to create and live in?

UNICEF’s June 2024 report highlighted countries facing severe child food poverty, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, and many others across the globe. The report noted that 27% of children under five years old, amounting to 181 million children, are affected. To read more click link below: https://lnkd.in/dXsXipwk Stay tuned for more trending news. #childreninfobank #website #information #kids #news #love #explorepage #update #viral #childhood #chilegram #child #worldnews #newstoday #dailynews #childreninfobankalert #childreninfobank #trending Taiwo AKINLAMI

#16DaysofActivism - 🚫 Say NO to Early Child Marriages! 💔 These harmful practices rob young girls of their innocence, education 📚, and dreams. Let's break the chains that bind them and empower a brighter future. 🌟 Did you know? 🟠 Globally, 640 million girls and women alive today were married before age 18. At current rates of progress, it will take 300 years to end child marriage. In Zimbabwe 🇿🇼: 🟠 34% of girls are married before the age of 18 and 5% are married before their 15th birthday, in comparison to 2% of boys being married before their 18th birthday. In Zambia 🇿🇲: 🟠 29% of girls are married before their 18th birthday and 5% are married before the age of 15, in comparison to 3% of boys who are married before the age of 18. Together, we can end this injustice and ensure every girl has the opportunity to thrive. 🧡 Source - https://lnkd.in/gBHEFUzd #EndChildMarriage #GirlsDeserveBetter #16DaysofActivism #stopchildabuse #ProtectOurChildren #endsexualviolence #Endviolenceagainstwomenandgirls #securehopeempowered #impact #education #consistency #NoToGBV #family #GirlChildRights #advocacy Catalyst Care Group Mayda Mapondera Ashleigh Fox Tamsen Garrie-Frith

Wonderful WWF Women! Can you believe how quickly this week is flying by? We’re feeling the rush too. Earlier this week, there was alarming news from a state in Nigeria about plans to marry off over 100 children who had tragically lost their parents to banditry in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger. So, today, we are shining a light on the grave issue of forced child marriage and the immense harm it inflicts upon young girls. Make sure you stay with us through this conversation. FORCED MARRIAGE Forced child marriage is a blatant violation of children’s rights, depriving them of education, health, and protection from harm. It robs them of their autonomy and condemns them to a future marked by suffering. Forced marriage occurs when one or both parties involved cannot or do not consent to the union. It represents a severe form of violence against women and young girls, compromising their physical, mental, and reproductive health. It poses a grave threat to their lives and futures. According to the United Nations, “every year, at least 12 million girls are married before they reach the age of 18. This is 28 girls every minute.” Shockingly, global prevalence studies suggest that it will take 300 years to eradicate child marriage. We’ve reached a critical juncture where raising fierce awareness and advocating for change are essential to protect the rights and futures of countless young girls. In our upcoming posts, we'll discuss the impacts of child marriage and explore actionable steps to combat this injustice. Stay connected for more. #EndChildMarriage #ChildRights #GenderEquality #EmpowerGirls #HumanRights #WomenEmpowerment #GirlsEducation #ChildProtection

CHILD EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGE According to UNICEF, about 44% of girls in Nigeria are married off before the age of 18. Child Early and Forced Marriage refers to a formal or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child. It also refers to situations where children especially girls are married off before the age of 18. Child Early and Forced Marriage is considered as Human Rights violation that robs children especially girls of their childhood, education and limits their possibilities for growth and stability. Child Early and Forced Marriage results in increased risks of violence, abuse, rape, sexual assault, early pregnancy, maternal mortality and morbidity. Poverty, culture, limited education, gender inequality, lack of legal protection amongst others are the causes of child early and forced marriage. Efforts to combat child early and forced marriage require addressing these root causes through legal reforms, awareness campaigns, education initiatives, and community engagement. A child needs education not marriage to lead a prosperous life. #SRH4U #EndViolence #NoExcuse #ChildEarlyAndForcedMarriage #16Days #16DaysWithEva #16DaysofActivism #Day7of16 Education as a Vaccine Education as a Vaccine (EVA) Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja @UNFPA Nigeria