The pursuit of gender justice starts with protecting young girls from being forced or sold into a marriage. Child marriage is a violation of human rights. Through education, support, intervention and dialogue, WGEF’s highly trained and respected Access to Justice team was able to intervene and provide the family alternatives to change the trajectory of Innocent’s future. She is now back in school, enabling her right to education, pursuing her dreams and determining her own future without fear or coercion.
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