“Premature pregnancy and motherhood are an inevitable consequence of child marriage. Girls under 15 are five times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than women in their twenties.” -State of the World’s Children 2007, UNICEF
Though they are few in numbers, it hasn’t yet been eradicated. With the act considered as violation of human rights, the ancient traditional practice of “Baal Vivaah” or “Child marriage” hasn’t seen its end even today. In a recent incident at Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh, 16-year-old Suhasini has turned out to be a “hero” for her crucial role in opposing this illegal act.
Suhasini, D/O Pochaiah 16 years, Mahabubnagar, India – Her fate looked sealed when her family began organizing the nuptial celebration. But the bride – to – be, a shy college girl form a remote village in southern India, wasn’t ready to say “I do”.
In a region where patriarchy…
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