Watch Fraidy Reiss' Tedx Talk on Forced Marriage in the US
Many of us think that forced marriage only happens in developing countries. However, 48 states allow minors to marry.
Afrikids
http://www.afrikids.org/Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
History
AfriKids’ work began in 1997. Programs include child protection, healthcare, education, rights and advocacy, livelihoods and social enterprise.
- Contact Information:
- P.O. Box 166
- Bolgatanga,
- Ghana
- Active In: Ghana
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness, Empowerment, Policy Making
- Forms of Slavery:
- Forced Marriage, Child Labor
- Tel: +233 (0) 38 202-3829
- Email: info@afrikids.org
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