Bala Ibrahim
According to the Global Girlhood report said that over sixty girls are dying every day due to the Girl Child marriage Globally.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Amanuel Mamo Director of Advocacy and Campaigns, Save the Children International, Nigeria issued to newsmen to mark the international day of the girl.
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The report showed that an estimated 44% of girls in Nigeria get married before their 18th birthday which is one of the highest percentage world wide.
It said child marriage is one and most deadliest forms of sexual and gender-based violence forcing millions of girls into wedlock denying them an opportunities to achieve some of their ambition in life.
The report however said the percentage are not likely to decrease as NIgerian girls are living in one of the most difficult times as a result of armed conflict, humanitarian crisis, kidnapping, natural disaster, covid-19 pandemic and economic recession among others.
According to the new report released today to commemorate international day of the girl revealed that more than estimated 22, 000 young girls are killed annually due to pregnancy and childbirth and another 10m are expected to get married by 2030 leaving more girls at risk of dying.
Save the children international therefore advised governments to raise girls voices to protect their right to safe and meaningful participation in all public decision-making and also prevent immediate and ongoing risks of gender-based violence, guarantee the rights of all girls.
