Each year, there are millions of girls are forced into child marriages. By 2020, it is estimated that there will be 15 million child brides worldwide. This is completely unacceptable. UNICEF estimates that the girl child can make up to 40 times more than a boy in a lifetime, which is one of the reasons we need to save her. There are so many ways you can help this cause. Get your friends and family involved by talking about it at every opportunity you get and spreading the word on social media to change somebody’s mind or heart.
Why is child marriage a problem?
Child marriage is completely unacceptable. It’s not okay for someone to be forced into a marriage because their parents want them to have the opportunity that only comes from being married.
There are so many reasons why this is a problem and why it needs to stop. Girls often marry for financial security and protection, but more often than not, girls are physically abused by their husbands and often end up fleeing the marriage.
Girls in child marriages are also less likely to receive an education and have a harder time finding jobs when they become adults. This can lead to poverty or other problems related to having no access to education or career opportunities in life.
The point is that there are so many consequences of child marriage, it’s just not worth it for anyone involved.
What are the effects of child marriage?
The effects of child marriage are extensive. Not only do girls often end up in poverty, but they also have an increased risk of facing sexual harassment, domestic violence, and maternal mortality. Child marriages can also lead to lower levels of education and higher rates of HIV infection.
Child marriage is a major violation against children who are unable to make their own choices. It’s also a violation against women globally that shows how little respect we have for them when it comes to making decisions on their behalf. This post will teach you about the effects of child marriage from UNICEF’s perspective and how you can use your voice to help end this epidemic worldwide by 2030.
Ways to help save girl children
In this blog post, we will go over ways to help save girl children. There are so many different ways that you can help this cause and make it relevant to everybody.
How can you make a difference in this fight?
There are so many ways you can help this cause. Get your friends and family involved by talking about it at every opportunity you get and spreading the word on social media to change somebody’s mind or heart. Join a campaign like UNICEF’s #OneLessGirl campaign which has the goal of ending all child marriage by 2030. The point is to get as many people on board as possible and make this issue relevant to everybody so that no girl has to go through what these girls have gone through in life.
Join a campaign like UNICEF’s #OneLessGirl campaign which has the goal of ending all child marriage by 2030. The point is to get as many people on board as possible so that no girl has to go through what these girls have gone through in life
Conclusion
Child marriage is a global problem. While there are many ways to help save girl children, you can make a difference in this fight by getting involved and taking action on your own. Whether it’s donating, volunteering, or even just educating yourself about the problem and how you can help save the girl child, you’ll make a huge difference for a little girl who would otherwise be forced into marriage.
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