Girls not Bride - Maria was married at Six!!! * Sad face*

From Ese to Patience and the list is on and on...

Child marriage as Wikipedia describes it to be formal or informally union entered into by an individual before eighteen.

I often ask why do this type of marriage commonly occur among the low income parents, Why wasnt the like of DJ cuppy abducted at fifteen like Ese for marriage, it all boils down to poverty, illiteracy and women not capable of working for their money, desperate economic situation, deprivation of basic fundamental rights, and as a source of income to the parent. 

Imagine the pain of labour for a well formed woman as compares to a child, complications of Vaginal Injuries, Infections, domestic violence and death becomes the order of the day.

Imagine a nation with children we can adequately cater to, nurture, feed educate and care for them, 

Imagine you opt for the use of modern contraceptives and prevent unplanned pregnancies.

Place this girls on your high priority list so they can live their dreams. No abuse of anyone, even the young child you call your house help!

'' When women and girls are able to exercise their rights and live in health and dignity, their families, communities and nations prosper."- Babatunde Osotimehin.

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