We support the plea for clemency for teen bride and rape survivor Noura Hussein.
Take action & sign the petition to demand #JusticeForNoura:
https://t.co/2N4rlfNHNp
The day a girl is married, her entire future is compromised.
Take a stand against child marriage.
Some facts to help you speak out: https://t.co/YlXQF46LlV
Last week, Delaware outlawed all marriage for minors, making it the first US State to ban child marriage. Yes, you read that correctly. 😐 https://t.co/HL397OQvW0
Why do we need to #EndChildMarriage now?
Because it:
❌ Threatens girls' health & well being
❌ Forces them out of education
❌ Traps them in a cycle of poverty
Take action now: https://t.co/SMTxm8tWf6 #HerStoryOurStory#SpotlightEndViolence @Spotlight_VAWG
#Forcedmarriage is "not a problem specific to one country or culture". Last year, the UK 🇬🇧 specialist unit handled cases connected with over 90 nations across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. 🌎
https://t.co/KDkp6V32SX @guardian#endchildmarriage
"FGM and #childmarriage will end because of the likes of her."
We are so proud of the amazing Nice Nailantei Lengete, voted one of @TIME's #Time100 most influential people 💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽
https://t.co/ezEZUpoAW9 #endchildmarriage#endFGM
"I'm trying to help the girls who don't have a voice, who cannot share their stories with others. I'm trying to give them a face. I'm trying to let the world know about #childmarriage." – Rapper/artist @SonitaAlizadeh Watch her video: https://t.co/gvlmFriW3d
Approximately 39% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa are married before the age of 18. The highest prevalence is in Niger (76%) and lower in Algeria (3%). Child marriage is widespread in West and Central Africa (42%) as well as Eastern and Southern Africa (36%).
RT @UN_Women Violence against women
Maternal deaths
Child marriage
Infections
Hunger
Malnutrition
Illegal land grabbing
Poverty
These are just some consequences brought by effects of #climatechange. Find out more: https://t.co/VUH9Va6zjb
Child marriage means many girls have to go through early pregnancy. They are more likely to experience violence, abuse and forced sexual relations. We must #EndChildMarriage https://t.co/TVuHuknHCN
It's World Telecommunication and Information Society Day! 👩💻
Let’s equip girls with the right education and digital tools to transform their lives and those around them. https://t.co/eU2PFYcKVL #wtisd
She stood up against those who wanted to marry her off! Now, she's committed to protect others like her.
She is Mestawet Mekurya. #SheisWe#EDD18 👉 https://t.co/4BXDsg1wmC @europeaid
From unwanted sexual advances, to rape, women & girls continue to endure sexual violence & harassment around the 🌍. Join us in saying #TimesUp!
Get your facts: https://t.co/YlXQF46LlV
Our Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa @JahaENDFGM is an outspoken activist leading the movement to end Female Genital Mutilation & child marriage, starting with her family: https://t.co/rLj8fyfUP0 #EndFGM#EndChildMarriage