Forced child marriage must be stopped, says South Sudanese activist
Young women and girls are still subjected to a range of harmful practices and violence, including early marriage. Every year, an estimated 12 million girls marry before the age of 18.
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In this exclusive interview for IPS (Inter Press Service) at the ICPD25 summit, a brave young woman from South Sudan, Priscilla Nyamal, tells how she had to stand up to her family and community to avoid becoming a child bride.
With the help of UNFPA in Kenya, Priscilla now campaigns for young girls. She wants the world to know that child marriage must stop.