India, Oct. 12 -- Girls and young women across Africa have launched the "Never Before 18" campaign, calling on governments, institutions and donors to strengthen efforts to end child marriage and gender-based violence. The initiative was launched on October 11, 2026, to mark the International Day of the Girl, amid concerns that progress in protecting girls' rights remains too slow.
Campaign Demands Concrete Action
The campaign is led by the Her Power Partnership, which includes Save the Children, the African Women's Development and Communications Network (FEMNET) and the Danish Family Planning Association. It aims to turn existing commitments to gender equality into measurable action while ensuring girls have a meaningful role in decision...