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RE: When a family believes marrying off a daughter will protect her from poverty, pregnancy or social stigma, what alternative solutions can realistically be offered?

dvsec — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:48:44 +0000

Parents should work hard to support their daughters and keep them in school, this will go a long way in protecting the girls rather than marrying them off to solve poverty, pregnancy, or social pressure

When a family believes marrying off a daughter will protect her from poverty, pregnancy or social stigma, what alternative solutions can realistically be offered?

dvsec — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:29:27 +0000

In many communities, child marriage is sometimes viewed as a way to protect girls from poverty, unintended pregnancy, or social stigma. However, marrying a child does not address the underlying challenges and can instead limit her education, health, protection, and future opportunities. This discussion invites participants to explore practical and realistic alternatives that families and communities can provide to protect girls and support them to build secure and productive futures

Foster Parenting and Child Marriage Victims in Ghana. What is your take on its effectiveness

dvsec — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:50:13 +0000

Foster Parenting and Child Marriage Victims in Ghana. What is your take on its effectiveness

How do we STOP child marriage in Ghana?

dvsec — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:27:10 +0000

Discuss