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Five brave girls say NO to marriage

Ayate, Ashe, Biftu, Anifa, and Asiya all said ‘no!’ to marriage. Each girl knew her rights and was brave enough to exercise them. And all of them plan to inspire others to do the same in the hope of stopping the harmful practice of men marrying young girls in their community.

Girls pose together outside their school in Ethiopia.

Nurturing Girls’ School Clubs to End Child Marriage in Ethiopia

Child marriage often perpetuates an intergenerational cycle of poverty. When girls get married at early age, their prospects for a healthy and successful life will be at stake. Evidence shows that girls who marry early are less likely to finish school and more likely to be victims of domestic violence and abuse.

5 ways you can help end violence against girls and women

Violence and harassment affects millions of girls and women around the world with as many as 8 out of 10 having experienced abuse. Find out 5 things you can do to help end violence against girls and women.

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Five brave girls say NO to marriage

Nurturing Girls’ School Clubs to End Child Marriage in Ethiopia

5 ways you can help end violence against girls and women

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