Unicef and First News are highlighting the issue of child marriage, as part of this year’s International Women’s Day – watch our videos and comment below.

It was a storybook wedding – except for one thing.

Weddings are supposed to be joyous and festive occasions, but this one is anything but a fairy tale.

About 15 million girls will be married as children this year – their right to a childhood ripped away. This video produced by Unicef aims to put a spotlight on this grim reality – you can watch the video above.

If current trends continue, the total number of women married in childhood will grow from more than 700 million today to 950 million – almost 1 billion women – by 2030.

Child marriage is not limited to any one religion, country, culture or region. It’s a global problem affecting millions of young girls and their families around the world. But supporting girls in their education and raising awareness about the dangers of child marriage can help more girls and young women realise their right to dictate their own destinies.

In the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, 15-year-old Omaymah works with UNICEF to get girls back into the classroom.

Omaymah also tries to help stop girls getting married too young – watch our video Child Brides about Omaymah’s work here.

Please show your support for ending child marriage by helping to spread the word.

#ENDChildMarriage

#BeBoldForChange

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