UNICEF: Child marriage violates human rights!

Hello Bloggers!

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has shown a crucial support against child marriage. In Bengal nearly 1/2 of all girls are getting married and about 1/3 pregnant before the legal age of 18! Children miss out on their childhood and most importantly the opportunity of getting a proper education. 

UNICEF defines child marriage to be a violation against human rights and have identified a few consequences associated to it: denial of education, health problems and abuse. Due to this, the need and urgency of implementing laws that prohibit these types of marriages is stressed.

Around 225 children and UNICEF have gotten together to launch the movement called "My Childhood, My Right" in West Bengal. Children are recognising what is rightfully theirs and demanding it! 

I think the government of West Bengal have to implement laws against child marriage, mainly to protect children and encourage the improvement/development of communities, therefore, instead of getting married; children need to gain proper education. I believe UNICEF's effort is the right way forward to voice the problems of the unheard.

What is your opinion on child marriage and how much do you know about it? 

Hope you are enjoying the weekend!