A group, Girl Child Values Support Initiative, has adopted drama as a strategy to combat child marriage in Dafara community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Its Executive Director, Ms Precious Wakili, stated this during one of the drama sessions to sensitise members of the community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT.
Ms Wakili said, “Child marriage has a lot of consequences, especially on the reproductive health of young girls.
“Child marriage doesn’t just rob girls of their childhood; it puts their health and future at severe risk.
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“I urge you to consider the dangers posed to the physical and mental well-being of girls forced into marriage at an early age.”
She encouraged parents to prioritise the education of their daughters, describing it as the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving gender equality in communities.
She further said, “Through continuous effort and support from partners like HET ActieFonds, more communities will take up the mantle in the fight to end child marriage.
“Girl Child Values Support Initiative and our partners will ensure that every girl child is empowered to live her life to the fullest potential.”
Some of the community members at the sensitisation campaign expressed commitment to champion the cause to end child marriage. (NAN)
The Women Leader of the community, Mrs Munsirat Lawal, commended the NGO for the initiative to prevent child marriage. (NAN)
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