Girls in their own voices: child marriage in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 43% of girls are married off before the age of 18. In this video, girls speak about child marriage in their own voices.
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According to the video, 75% of those married as children cannot read or write.
Young married girls are highly exposed to domestic violence. They also face serious health consequences, such as vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) and high blood pressure.
The film makers call on everyone to join hands to end child marriage and give Nigerian girls a secure future.