In Guatemala, it’s legal for a girl to marry as young as 14 — though many are married far younger than that. The result: Many girls marry men far older than themselves and become mothers long before they are physically and emotionally ready. Communicating the individual experiences of these child brides across cultural and language barriers became my passion, and, ultimately, my life’s work. This project in Guatemala was done in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund. The film below was co-directed by Katie Orlinsky. Presented by UNFPA and VII Photo Agency
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The 10 year old who awoke the world to a vital cause
November 14, 2024
Words by Abi Scaife She was only ten years old when she changed the world – and today, aged 20, Nada Alahdal shows no signs of slowing.
