Campaign against child marriage launched by ministry of women affairs
The Ministry of Women Affairs has launched a campaign against child marriage in Nigeria. The campaign, which is aimed at reducing the incidence of child marriage in the country, is being implemented in collaboration with other government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders.
The campaign is focused on raising awareness about the negative effects of child marriage, including the physical and emotional harm it can cause to young girls, as well as the social and economic implications it has on their lives. The campaign is also aimed at promoting the importance of education and the need for girls to stay in school until they are at least 18 years old.
The Ministry of Women Affairs has also established a task force to monitor and prevent child marriage in the country. The task force is responsible for identifying and reporting cases of child marriage, as well as providing support and assistance to victims of child marriage.
The campaign against child marriage is part of the government's efforts to promote the rights and well-being of women and girls in Nigeria. The government has also launched other initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of child marriage, including the establishment of a national plan of action to prevent child marriage and the provision of financial support to girls who are at risk of being married off.
Overall, the campaign against child marriage is an important step towards promoting the rights and well-being of women and girls in Nigeria, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of many young girls in the country.