The June edition of National Geographic takes readers into the lives of child brides in India and Yemen and discusses programs to prevent the practice. The story features the photography of Stephanie Sinclair and includes interviews with ICRW experts on child marriage.
Child marriage, or marriage before age 18, is widespread in poor communities with devastating consequences for girls, their families and their communities. Although the practice is entrenched in tradition and culture, it is possible to delay marriage for girls and give them opportunities for a promising future.
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The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) works to make women in developing countries an integral part of alleviating global poverty. Our research evidence identifies women’s contributions as well as the obstacles that prevent them from being economically strong and able to fully participate in society. ICRW translates these insights into a path of action that honors women’s human rights, ensures gender equality and creates the conditions in which all women can thrive.
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Child marriages story
This is the most compelling story on this tragic subject I have read. The hopeless depiction of this cruel reality brought me to tears and the images of those little girls are cast in my mind forever; specialy the 14 year old holding a baby, next to her 2 year old first born. Stephanie's photography is beautifully sad. Please keep up your mission and continue to cover the subject. These children are in my prayers.
Coralina Rivera