Save the Children (SC) launched a one-year Campaign against Child Marriage to mark the annual “World Day of Action against Violence” at a function in Surkhet Monday.
“Child marriage is a direct violation of child rights and human rights which leads to children, especially girls, becoming more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. The practice is highly prevalent in South Asia where one in three girls get married before the age of 18,” said a press release issued by Save the Children on the occasion.
Studies show that an estimated 34% of total marriages held in the country are of children below 15 years of age.
The release further said child marriage has had adverse impact in the lives of both boys and girls, “but its impact is far more severe on girls”.
Health problems, unwanted pregnancies and deprivation of education are some of the key issues faced by such children.
Information gathered from nepalnews.com
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