KUCHING: The government of Canada in partnership with Girls Not Brides is hosting a photo exhibition entitled “Girls’ Voices: Speaking Out Against Child Marriage” at The Spring.
The exhibition, located on the first floor of the north court of the shopping mall, will open from 10 to 12 March (10am to 10pm).
High Commissioner for Canada in Malaysia, Judith St. George, will be hosting a launch event on 10 March at 2.30pm.
The keynote address during the lauching ceremony will be delivered by Minister of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing, Datuk Fatimah Abdullah.
Child marriage affects 15 million girls a year worldwide. Girls’ Voices shares the untold stories of girls forced into or at risk of child marriage and the leaders, families and community members advocating for change alongside them.
It features stories from girls, boys, women and men, as well as religious and traditional leaders from countries in sub-Saharan African and South Asia.
“Child, early and forced marriage is a violation of human rights and hinders development. We believe the protection of women and girls in society is essential for peaceful, prosperous and stable countries.
“Together with our global partner, Girls Not Brides, we are proud to bring this exhibit to Sarawak and encourage the public to visit.” said Judith.
The exhibition, which was initially launched in Kuala Lumpur last year with the support of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, is open to the public.
