ISLAMABAD: In a major initiative against Child marriages in Pakistan, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has started an awareness campaign and joined hands with Pakistan’s film Filmstar saba Qamar, who is also UNICEF’s National Ambassador.
Saba Qamar, in a video message as part of the campaign, underlines the impact of early marriage of girls on their future, including education, health, and future endeavors.
She also calls on the public to speak up against the early marriages of girls and emphasizes the protection of children’s rights.
“Miss Qamar is a powerful advocate for children,” said Abdullah Fadil, a UNICEF representative in Pakistan.
“We are proud to work with her to shine a light on the challenges too many children face, and to accelerate progress toward a future where every child — especially every girl — can learn, grow, and thrive.”
In line with the province of Sindh, Unicef applauded the recent decision by the Islamabad Capital Territory to raise the legal marriage age to 18. The organization encouraged other areas and provinces to follow suit.
