Today we ended child marriages in RI. Shout out to @RIHouseofReps for their unanimous support. This is a United Nations initiative and RI is in lead with saving children.
#18noexceptions
#BREAKING: The #RhodeIsland State House just unanimously passed the advocacy-backed bill H5387 to #endchildmarriage. The State Senate passed companion S398 last week. Pending the governor’s signature, #RI looks poised to become the fifth state to end child marriage in America!
The shocking truth: Over 75,000 children aged 15-17 are trapped in #ChildMarriages across the U.S. And yet only 4 states have banned #ChildMarriage. We are working to make it 50. Learn how to join us in this fight here: https://t.co/QIyYBUfrN4
Our hard work meeting virtually with #NewYork legislators for two days paid off -- the judiciary committee will vote on @SalazarSenate's bill to #EndChildMarriage, #S3086, on Tuesday! Thank you Chair @bradhoylman for putting this bill on the agenda. 🙌🙌
There is a dangerous cycle for child brides-- one that traps them in poverty, low educational attainment, and poor health. Ending this cycle starts with ending #ChildMarriage. Help us outlaw this #HumanRightsViolation NOW. Click below to get involved https://t.co/QIyYBUfrN4
#ZeroDiscriminationDay is a day to celebrate diversity and the right of everyone to live a full and productive life free from discrimination. This year’s theme, “Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls,” challenges the discrimination faced by women and girls across the world.
We want to protect our girls by demanding reformed legislative action but we need your help. By donating to our organization, you are enabling activists to continue to do life-saving work and directly contributing to the goal of ending #ChildMarriage. https://t.co/XBkKuTZ0Sy
Pop culture has normalized #ChildMarriage, but we shouldn’t. #ChildMarriage isn't happily ever after, but a system designed to entrap. Learn more about how you can help us end this abuse here: https://t.co/74J20QQ6yX
We must do better to protect our children. Activists have worked to protect young girls in 4 states, but 46 states have yet to outlaw child marriage. We joined the fight to #endchildmarriage, and we need your help. Click below to learn how to get involved https://t.co/QIyYBTXQVw
RIGHT NOW IN #RhodeIsland: @MaxTRobins, our Executive Director: “#childmarriage is unequivocally a human rights abuse... this legislation harms no one, costs nothing, and ends a human rights abuse happening in your state and in your districts”
Thank you @JulieCasimiroRI!
#ChildMarriage is not a marriage, but a system designed to entrap and isolate. We must work harder to #EndChildMarriage in the U.S. and protect children from this abuse.
Learn how here: https://t.co/74J20R7HXx
#DYK that over 75,000 boys are girls aged 15-17 are trapped in #ChildMarriages across the U.S.? We are working to ensure that one day, that number will be zero. Will you be part of this change? Learn how to get involved here: https://t.co/QIyYBTXQVw
Today we are celebrating World Day of Social Justice. We want to recognize the tireless efforts of organizations and activists building a better, more secure & equitable future. If you can, take today to support the organizations that are fighting for causes close to your heart.
@UN considers #ChildMarriage a #HumanRights violation. That’s why we’re mobilizing students across the country to #EndChildMarriage. Learn more about the human rights violation that is child marriage by reading our latest blog post here: https://t.co/OhY5ZJebyq
The federal government has failed to protect countless victims of #childmarriage in America by allowing each state to create their own regulations. We NEED reformed legislation NOW! To learn more about your individual state’s laws, click below. https://t.co/1QxJFiFt2U