
Child Marriage Can Have Long-Term Effects On Young Girls
According to UNICEF (2014), India accounts for one in every three child brides worldwide. Child marriage in India is one of the most pr....
Read MoreAsha belonged to a poor family living in a small village in Latur. Despite the challenges posed by poverty, she persisted in seeking education but when she reached 10th grade - her parents asked her to drop out of school and get married.
Asha worked hard towards her dream of serving the country and as the saying goes - fortune does favor the brave. She went on to become the first-ever woman police officer in her village in Latur! “I used to be a part of the CRY Children’s Committee and the experience inspired me to stand up for my dreams. My parents wanted me to get married at an early age but I wanted to study. So I did. I wanted to become someone and today, I am. Everyone has the right to be successful in life – don’t let anyone stand in your way,” she says with pride.
Asha worked hard towards her dream of serving the country and as the saying goes - fortune does favour the brave. She went on to become the first ever woman police officer in her village in Latur! “I used to be a part of the CRY Children’s Committee and the experience inspired me to stand up for my dreams. My parents wanted me to get married at an early age but I wanted to study. So I did. I wanted to become someone and today, I am. Everyone has the right to be successful in life – don’t let anyone stand in your way,” she says with pride.
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