Marriage profiles online: protecting young women's privacy and choice
Some websites and video channels publish marriage profiles with photos and personal details. This article explains the risks for girls and young women, and how families can protect their privacy and their right to choose.
Personal details in public
A photo, a name or a family background shared online can reach anyone. It can be copied, misused or used to put pressure on a young woman.
Once published, it is very hard to remove.
Choice must come first
Marriage is one of the biggest decisions in a person's life. It must be made freely, by an adult, with full knowledge. No profile, agent or channel should replace the voice of the woman herself.
A girl who is still a child should never be offered for marriage, online or anywhere else.
Staying safe
- Do not share a young woman's photo or details without her clear agreement.
- Check carefully who runs any marriage service.
- Never let a child's details appear in such services.
- Report profiles that show children or were shared without consent.
Respecting privacy and choice protects young women from harm. It also honours their dignity.