Many girls are told being married will be good for them and they will be taken care of. But the harsh reality is that they are very often beaten, abused, or forced to bear multiple children at shockingly low ages. They cannot run away, either because they must care for children, are too weak and malnourished to, or are entirely dependent on their husbands for the little money they have. Their wedding rings have turned to shackles.
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Video overview: Short video on why child marriage should end and its causes.
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AuthorHi! I'm a girl who's very passionate about women's rights and everything related to it. The thought behind the name of this site is that 37000 girls are prematurely married off everyday and my mission is to change that. I created 37,000 Girls to try and make a change in the world, or at least inspire others to do so. Archives |