Too Young to Marry

Name: Too Young to Marry
Author: UNICEF

by UNICEF

Ages 6–109 min readCourage & Being BraveFree to read

Can Meena help her cousin who is being married before the legal age?

A spirited story of clever Meena standing up for a cousin who is being married off too young, showing children the courage it takes to speak up for someone else.

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Written by UNICEF

License: CC BY NC 4.0

Source: Global Digital Library

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Questions to talk about together

Why was Meena so upset when she found out about Rita's wedding?
Who did Meena go to for help, and why was that a smart idea?
What would you do if your friend needed someone to speak up for them?

Too Young to Marry

Credits & license

Questions to talk about together

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