Students Against Child Marriage

03/06/2021

The shocking truth: 75,000+ boys and girls aged 15-17 were trapped into marriage in 2018 alone. Despite this statistic, only 4 states have outlawed child marriage in the U.S. We are working to ensure that every state will outlaw child marriage and that no child will be forced into marriage. We have over 35 chapters nationwide that are rallying to take action. Can you commit to a few hours every month to make a life changing difference? Visit https://www.studentsagainstchildmarriage.org/get-involved to learn how.

Right now, 46 states have outdated youth marriage laws that openly enable the legalized abuse of countless young girls. Historically, legislators have perceived child marriage as a low priority issue, but this isn’t the time for stalling—it’s life or death for over 75,000 American children. Ve...

03/05/2021

Child Marriage creates a dangerous cycle that impacts almost every aspect of the lives of survivors. Child brides can suffer from poor mental and physical health, experience poverty, and have trouble with educational attainment. We can end this cycle by ending child marriage. Will you join us in the fight? Click below to sign our petition and make a life-saving change. https://secure.everyaction.com/jhPRSXJHgk6IqanvdA-vRg2

03/03/2021

“Simply put: the United States is failing to protect children from harm and abuse. State laws do not do enough to protect children from underage marriage and there are no federal laws against child marriage. We must do better.”
https://www.studentsagainstchildmarriage.org/post/how-state-laws-perpetrate-american-child-marriage
We need your support to make this illegal in the 46 states that have yet to protect our youth. Will you join us in this fight to ? Comment below what your state’s child marriage laws are.

Child marriage isn’t a foreign issue: it’s prevalent here in the United States. This abusive institution destroys thousands of lives every year. Read about why state laws are designed to trap minors in coerced, abusive marriages. We’ll break down this complex legal system for you to understand...

03/01/2021

is a day to celebrate diversity and the right of everyone to live a full and productive life free from discrimination. This year’s theme, “Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls,” challenges the discrimination faced by women and girls across the world. It seeks to mobilize action to promote equality and empowerment.

is often the result of gender inequality, norms, and violence, making girls disproportionately affected by this dangerous practice. robs girls of their childhoods and threatens their health, mental well-being, and futures. We are working to empower girls by giving them the choice to say NO and making the law across the United States. Find out what YOU can do to help: https://www.studentsagainstchildmarriage.org

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02/28/2021

Our mission is to in the U.S., but we can’t do it without your support. Advocacy will take us so far in our mission. We appreciate any support you can provide: from a donation, to sharing our resources to your page, or having a conversation about child marriage with a friend to spread the word. Change starts local, and giving back to your community where you can makes a huge difference. Click here to donate today, or share this post to your page!
https://www.studentsagainstchildmarriage.org/donate

02/26/2021

Our work to is crucial. Child marriage is a human rights violation and is still legal in 46 states.
“We are standing up for those whose rights are being stripped away by outdated legislation.”
Our blog provides up-to-date information on . Read more here:

You have questions about child marriage and we have answers! The Students Against Child Marriage blog is your source for key information about America’s underage marriage crisis. We’ll explore research about why child marriage happens and speak with youth marriage survivors, advocates, and exper...

02/24/2021

Activists have worked to protect young girls in 4 states already, and we thank them for paving the way towards a future without child marriage. Yet, this is still legal in 46 states. We joined the fight to , and we need your support. Interested in learning more about the child marriage crisis? Comment your home state below, and we’ll give you information!

02/22/2021

Pop culture has normalized child marriage, but we are breaking down this flaw in the system. Did you know that the Disney princesses who stand at the heart of our childhood were this young? All these princesses were child brides. We are not here to taint your fond memories, but rather shed light on how American culture has normalized underage marriage. We need to on the system designed to entrap in the United States. Click the link below to sign the petition to https://secure.everyaction.com/jhPRSXJHgk6IqanvdA-vRg2

02/20/2021

Today we are celebrating World Day of Social Justice. We want to recognize the tireless efforts of organizations and activists building a better, more secure, and equitable future. However, the fight for justice is not over. If you can, take today to explore social justice organizations fighting for causes close to your heart. Donate to these organizations when you can, whether that be time or money, and learn what you can do to support them.

02/17/2021

46 states allow child marriage. Over 75,000 children were trapped into in 2018 alone. We are working to get that number down to zero. It only takes a few hours each month to lead a chapter and make a life-saving impact. Will you help us make this change? Learn how to join us here:

Right now, 46 states have outdated youth marriage laws that openly enable the legalized abuse of countless young girls. Historically, legislators have perceived child marriage as a low priority issue, but this isn’t the time for stalling—it’s life or death for over 75,000 American children. Ve...

02/15/2021

CHILD MARRIAGE IS A VIOLATION. With more than 35 chapters nationwide, we are mobilizing across the country to take action to end this cycle of abuse. Learn more about the human rights violation that is child marriage by reading our blog post:
https://www.studentsagainstchildmarriage.org/post/child-marriage-is-an-american-human-rights-violation

02/14/2021

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde

We encourage you to prioritize self-love this Valentines Day. As student activists, we understand the mental burnout that can occur when fighting for causes like ours. A movement is only as strong as its members, and change is only possible when those members are taking care of themselves. Take time for yourself today to practice self-love in order to better both yourself and your activism!