“I Didn’t Know Him. I Didn’t Like Him”: Rashida Ibrahim’s Fight for Freedom at 13.
At just 13 years old, Rashid’s childhood came to an abrupt end. She had just completed SS1 when her father delivered a life-altering information to her; she would be married the following week: no discussion, no consent, no warning, just information. “He told me I’m getting married next week. I didn’t know the person. I […]
“I Don’t Give My Daughters Out Until They Are Educated”: The Heroic Stand of Muktar Umar Yakubu Against Child Marriage.
In a world where deeply rooted traditions often collide with the rights of girls, one father dared to say “no.” His defiance of social norms in his community and state is a source of inspiration to us. Muktar Umar Yakubu, a District Education Officer in Kaduna state, is one year away from retirement. He has […]
“I Told Them I Would Not Stay”: Aisha Yahaya’s Defiant Escape from Child Marriage.
Growing up as the last child in a large extended family, her life changed drastically when her father passed away. In the shadows of grief, cultural expectations crept in. A man, already married with two children, began to frequent their home. Every time, he declared the same intent: “I want to marry Aisha.” She was […]