child marriage Archives

Say Her Name: Itzel

Jul 17, 2019

Program Developer Tiffany Rhoades continues the Say Her Name series with a look into child marriage around the world.

Rajni: An Inspiration

Apr 24, 2019

Junior Girl Ananya J. writes about Rajni in India who fought back against her own would-be child marriage and is empowering other girls to dream big.

No Time For Fear – Politicking Girls: Yemen Crisis Impacts Millions of Girls

Sep 18, 2017

The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since March 2015, affecting millions of women and girls. A March 2017 BBC report cited that more than 7,600 people have been killed and 42,000 injured in the last two years. The conflict and a blockade imposed by a Saudi-led...

The Marriage of Mary Stuart

May 30, 2017

The bride shown here is only 9 years old. Her name is Mary Stuart. Born in November of 1631, Mary was the eldest daughter of King Charles I of England, Scotland, and Ireland and his wife, Henrietta Maria of France. At the age of 9, she married William II, Prince of...

No Time For Fear – Politicking Girls: Child Brides in Latin America: A troubling trend

May 15, 2017

Progress in education and societal norms have done much to slow the rate of child marriage worldwide. However, it is still a pressing issue faced by many in the developing world. New research shows a troubling trend in Latin America, where child marriage is increasing...

Say Her Name: Itzel

Rajni: An Inspiration

No Time For Fear – Politicking Girls: Yemen Crisis Impacts Millions of Girls

The Marriage of Mary Stuart

No Time For Fear – Politicking Girls: Child Brides in Latin America: A troubling trend

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