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Children and Cultural Leaders Unite to End Child Marriage and Promote Education

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In a powerful display of unity and determination, students from various primary and secondary schools gathered at Bulange, Mengo, to tackle the pressing issues of child marriage, teenage pregnancies, and education. The event, themed “Children and Cultural Leaders United to End Child Marriage, Teenage Pregnancies And Promote Education,” was organized by Girls Not Brides Uganda, in collaboration with Touch the Heart Uganda, Child Fund Uganda, She Leads, and the Buganda Kingdom, among others.

The chief guest, Owek Katikiiro Charles Peter Mayiga, Prime Minister of the Buganda Kingdom, graced the occasion, emphasizing the kingdom’s commitment to ending child marriage and promoting education. The event provided a platform for students to engage in debates and discussions, sharing their perspectives on possible solutions to these challenges.

According to UNICEF, Uganda has made significant strides in establishing a supportive legal and policy framework to promote children’s rights and expand education opportunities.¹ However, more needs to be done to address the persisting issues of child marriage and teenage pregnancies. The National Strategy to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy highlights key focus areas, including improved policy and legal environment, promotion of children’s rights, and engagement with cultural and religious leaders.

During the event, students passionately debated and presented their ideas on how to end child marriage and teenage pregnancies. They emphasized the importance of education, citing it as a critical factor in empowering girls and preventing early marriages. The students also stressed the need for community involvement, encouraging parents and cultural leaders to play a more active role in promoting education and preventing child marriage.

Key Takeaways from the Event

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  • Education is Key: Students emphasized the importance of education in preventing child marriage and teenage pregnancies.
    Community Involvement: Engaging parents and cultural leaders is crucial in promoting education and preventing child marriage.
    Policy and Legal Framework: Strengthening the policy and legal environment is essential to protecting children’s rights and preventing child marriage.
  • The event organizers, Girls Not Brides Uganda, and their partners, have been working tirelessly to promote education and prevent child marriage. Their efforts are part of a broader national campaign to prevent rape, teenage pregnancy, and child marriage, and to promote positive parenting.

    The event is going on with a call to action, urging students, cultural leaders, and stakeholders to unite in the fight against child marriage and teenage pregnancies. By promoting education and empowering girls, Uganda can create a brighter future for its children. As one student aptly put it, “Education is the key to unlocking our potential and breaking the cycle of child marriage and poverty.”

    The success of this event demonstrates the power of collaboration and the importance of involving children and cultural leaders in the conversation. By working together, Uganda can make significant strides in ending child marriage and promoting education, ultimately creating a better future for its children.

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