Sold Into Marriage Foundation

Grave violations against children living in war-torn Yemen remain alarmingly high, increasing their vulnerability to famine and gender-based violence. In the absence of adequate support, many families are forced to sell their daughters for dowry payments to cope with the socioeconomic impact of the civil war. ⁠
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A UN report revealed that r**e and other forms of sexual violence has increased by 70% in countries like Yemen, Somalia, Syria and Afghanistan after the start of their conflicts. The pandemic has made it increasingly difficult to reach and protect the most historically excluded girls in Yemen. ⁠
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For the last three years TYTW, in partnership with Solidarios Sin Fronteras. ONG de ayuda en Yemen, has been providing critical humanitarian assistance in the form of clean water and nutritious breakfasts helping keep young girls enrolled in school and safe from famine and violence. ⁠
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Our sincerest thanks to TYTW’s supporters for helping to make this critical work possible! (Photo Courtesy of EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid) ⁠
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For two decades, and girls fought for their educational and political rights but now their future is in imminent danger. This powerful illustration by Iranian artist Nahid Zamani draws attention to the plight of Afghan girls and the obstacles they now face in accessing education and employment.

Make your voice heard and stand up for Afghan girls by signing our petition made in collaboration with Afghan Peace Negotiator and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Fawzia Koofii. Add your name and share this petition during this and show the world we won’t stand for these injustices. https://bit.ly/3FLmFIQ