A Modest Living
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Last published Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Ever since her friend, Nadia, got married three years ago, Leni has been dreaming about her own wedding day, and what it could mean for her future. One thing she does know - marriage equals a one-way ticket out of the city slums and into the lavish lifestyle she was always meant to have.
Problem is - she's only 15.
All media was taken from the 'Ending Child Marriage' campaign by UNICEF. For more information, please visit the charity's website: https://www.unicef.org/protection/57929_58008.html
UNICEF reports that 15 million children will be married each year before their 18th birthdays. And this terrible problem is only getting worse. Help spread the word by using the hashtag #EndChildMarriage and gain support from others.
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