11/08/2026
*Child Marriage: The Continuum of Risks*
Child marriage is not a single event ; it is a chain of harm that begins before birth and continues through every stage of a girl’s life:
🌱 Unborn & Infant: Adolescent mothers face high risks of stillbirth and maternal death. Babies born to child mothers suffer poor parenting, malnutrition, and neglect.
👧 Adolescence: Girls risk violence from family members enforcing early marriage, while education and autonomy are stripped away.
💔 Marriage & Beyond: Married girls face almost all forms of GBV — sexual violence, intimate partner abuse, economic deprivation, and social isolation.
⚖️ Our Call: Ending child marriage means breaking this continuum of risks. Every stage demands action, and every girl deserves a life free from violence.
👉 Join NSI in advocating for protection, education, and dignity for every girl. Together, we can spark hope and end harmful practices.