Weekly Roundup: In the final week of 2025, under #100DaysofAction, 13 events across 7 countries engaged 700+ participants in schools, communities, faith spaces & local forums—united by one goal: ending child marriage. #ChildMarriageFreeWorld #WePledge #endchildmarriage

The roots of child marriage are also deeply linked to poverty. Where a girl is born and how poor her family is can decide her future before she ever gets a choice. Ending child marriage means ending the inequalities that force girls to pay the highest price. Every girl, no

In Benin, 189 women from Tabota and Manta participated in community dialogues on child marriage. 37 women took pledges, committing to challenge harmful practices and advocate for girls’ rights through community-led action. #100DaysOfAction #WePledge

If these 10 seconds moved you, remember that for millions of children, this is a lifelong reality of stolen dreams and lost opportunities. Children deserve the freedom to dream, not the burden of adult responsibilities. The time to act against child marriage is now. Take the

In Burundi, 144 participants (107 adults, 37 children) joined a community session on the risks of child marriage and forced unions, linking awareness, law, and community action to child protection. To read more about the engagement: childmarriagefree.world/post/community… #100daysofaction

As part of our #100DaysofAction, communities are coming together to address child marriage through conversation, awareness, and collective effort. This week, four events were held across Zambia, the DRC, Kenya, and Malawi, engaging communities in Lusaka and Nyiragongo Territory,

In Malawi, students, teachers, and community members at Tanthwe Primary School in Lilongwe came together to take a stand to end child marriage. With 183 participants, the school pledging event strengthened awareness, encouraged reporting, and reinforced collective commitment to

Child marriage takes away hope by closing doors too early. Ending it means giving children the freedom to dream. To take the pledge against child marriage: childmarriagefree.world/100daysofactio… #100daysofaction #wepledge #childmarriagefreeworld #endchildmarriage

Child marriage is child rape disguised as tradition. Don’t stay silent. Report it. Protect a child’s right to justice and a safe childhood. To take the pledge against child marriage: childmarriagefree.world/100daysofactio… #100daysofaction #wepledge #childmarriagefreeworld #endchildmarriage

#100DaysofAction | Weekly Round-Up This week, 8 events across Ghana, Nigeria, the DRC, and Kenya engaged 762 participants through faith, school, stakeholder, and community-led actions. 📍 Ghana: Faith event at Royal Christ Resurrection Power Church 📍 Nigeria: School pledging

Child marriage and HIV share the same roots: poverty, lack of education, and gender inequality. When a girl is married too young, her risk of HIV rises, not because of her choices, but because she has none. She is pushed into frequent unprotected sex to prove fertility, denied

As part of 100 Days of Action, women in the Ngangi III community, DRC, came together to stand against child marriage. 30 women participated, and 20 took the pledge to protect girls and challenge harmful norms. #WePledge #EndChildMarriage #100DaysofAction #ChildMarriageFreeWorld

Schools and local spaces across Africa brought children, parents, teachers, and leaders together to stand for protection, education, and a future free from child marriage. One goal, everywhere: prevent harm and ensure every child grows up safe and heard. #100daysofAction

In Luamba Village, Sinda District, a faith-led community dialogue brought families, young people & local leaders together to speak about child marriage and children’s rights. The event closed with community members pledging to help build a Child Marriage Free World. Read more:

Child marriage steals education, health, and opportunities before life has even begun. Every girl deserves the freedom to dream, learn, and decide her own future. Take the pledge against child marriage: childmarriagefree.world/100daysofactio… #WePledge #100DaysOfAction #ChildMarriageFreeWorld

Child marriage has not only physical and social consequences, but mental health impacts too. Mental health support must be part of every child marriage response. Read more: childmarriagefree.world/post/why-menta… #EndChildMarriage #100DaysofAction

This week, schools, communities, and faith spaces in #Nigeria, #Zimbabwe, #Burundi, #Zambia, #DRC, #SouthSudan and #Uganda held conversations on protecting children and preventing child marriage. Read more about these activities: childmarriagefree.world/news #EndChildMarriage

Ending child marriage is not just the right thing to do, it’s one of the smartest investments the world can make. By 2030, ending child marriage could unlock trillions in global economic gains, transforming lives across generations. #100DaysofAction #ChildMarriageFreeWorld

In Madagascar, Women of the Future brought students and teachers together for a school awareness session on the harms of child marriage as part of the #100DaysOfAction. Youth voices and local volunteers are helping carry the message forward. #WePledge #ChildMarriageFreeWorld

Ending child marriage requires justice that is enforced, accessible, and centred on children’s rights. To take the pledge against child marriage: childmarriagefree.world/100daysofactio… #100DaysOfAction #WePledge #childmarriagefreeworld #endchildmarriage