Students Against Child Marriage

It’s been a busy month for Students Against Child Marriage. With so much going on, it can be hard to stay up-to-date with our activities. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our blog!

From exploring why the United States has a child marriage crisis and breaking down complex scholarship, to having conversations with child marriage survivors, experts, and advocates and highlighting the important work of our chapters, our blog will make you an expert, too.

Register for an account at http://StudentsAgainst.org/blog to stay informed and follow along!

We’re thrilled to announce our first fifteen chapters!

We know change is local. That’s why we have students on the ground across the country taking action and making a difference. These chapters are working tirelessly to engage students in their communities. Find your chapter head at StudentsAgainst.org/our-chapters to join!

Don’t see your school? Not a problem. Starting a chapter saves lives and couldn’t be easier—head to StudentsAgainst.org/start-a-chapter to start one yourself!

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We’re about to launch our first slate of chapters across the country. Will you join the fight?

Starting a chapter at your college or high school is a rewarding experience with a huge impact on the campaign to end child marriage that takes just one student. It’s also a great way to develop leadership skills, build connections, and, most importantly, make a difference.

Go to StudentsAgainst.org/start-a-chapter in our bio to sign up now!

studentsagainstchildmarriage.org Our organization’s unique chapter-based approach allows us to engage students across the country and localize a national movement. When lawmakers are faced with concerned students and allies in their own district, they become enthusiastic to enact lifesaving child marriage reforms.

EVENT ALERT! Join us tonight from 6:00-8:00 PM EST for a first-ever Survivor Summit, sponsored by our fantastic partner, Global Hope 365.

Four brave survivors will be sharing their stories in intimate breakout sessions that will be followed by a moderated Q&A. Other presenters include American child marriage experts, advocates, and lawmakers!

Register through this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-marriage-survivor-stories-summit-tickets-111242547454. See you tonight!

Child marriage isn’t about high school sweethearts beginning their happily-ever-after lives. Instead, these laws deliberately allow parents and guardians to force young girls into marriages with much older adult men.

Most Americans are unaware of the child marriage crisis in their own backyard. Be a part of the solution and learn about this legacy of abuse at StudentsAgainst.org/what-is-child-marriage

Educating yourself is only the first step to creating change. Spread the word, get involved, and take action at StudentsAgainst.org/act now to save lives!

The numbers couldn’t be more clear: America has a child marriage problem.

Students Against Child Marriage has spent the past few months pouring through the latest U.S. Census data to uncover the shameful statistics of underage marriage in America. See the complete picture, including the statistics in your own state, at StudentsAgainst.org/statistics.

Upset by these numbers? We are too! Don’t sit idly by—take action to end child marriage NOW. Head to StudentsAgainst.org/act to immediately sign up for our Action List and join our nationwide fight!

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Legal loopholes. Archaic laws. Legislative shortcomings. These nationwide failures of our legal system have allowed countless young girls and boys to be forced into harmful child marriages. But we have a plan to change that.

Join our nationwide movement to finally end underage marriage in the United States. Sign up to take action at http://StudentsAgainst.org/act, and start a chapter to bring the fight to your school.

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Resources for Survivors | STUDENTS AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE

Donna was 16 when she became trapped in an abusive child marriage. Her husband was 31.

Providing resources for survivors is essential to the Students Against Child Marriage mission. We want to ensure that no girl goes through the same traumatic experiences that Donna faced.

But as students, we recognize that we may not be the most equipped to offer the social and legal support that those at risk of, trapped within, or recovering from a child marriage so desperately need.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Donna and the experts at Survivors' Corner to provide some of the best direct support and intervention services in the nation. Check out our resources at StudentsAgainst.org/resources and get involved with the upcoming events at Survivors’ Corner at SurvivorsCorner.org!

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It’s not a marriage. It’s an adult legally abusing a child.

The trauma recovery process for the women forced into these marriages is both incredibly difficult and lifelong.

Take action now: Signup for our Action List and sign the petition in .sf ‘s bio on Instagram to end child marriage in California!

Action List | STUDENTS AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE

We are proud to announce the launch of Students Against Child Marriage, the first student nonprofit nationwide devoted to ending American child marriage! This critically important yet widely unknown issue destroys the lives of more than 75,000 girls every year. Our organization is raising awareness and taking action to protect children, elevate survivor voices, change laws, and save lives.

Students Against Child Marriage is a collective of college and high school students fighting to eliminate underage marriage across the United States. Over the past several months, we’ve spoken with countless survivors, advocates, stakeholders, and legislators in order to effectively leverage the incredible, untapped potential of America’s students.

Sign up for our Action List to learn more and join the fight! Explore the rest of our website to read about the magnitude of America’s child marriage crisis and its life-destroying consequences.

Lack of awareness is the number one reason why child marriage is still completely legal in 46 states. Spread the word by liking our page, sharing this post, and following our other social media platforms. Every action counts when there are lives at stake!

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