The real-life balika-vadhus

For centuries, in these parts of rural Rajasthan, child brides were silent puppets, stifled within the walls of patriarchy. But now young girls, their mothers and 'bahus' are raising their voices loud enough to be heard beyond the courtyard. They've emerged from the shadows, intent on ending child marriages that force 15-year-olds to become mothers, often even earlier. They are convincing parents to send girls to school..  

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