YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA Successfully Conducted Child Marriage Free Village Campaign in Village Kamalapur, Sidhauli, Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh)

YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA successfully organized the “Child Marriage Free Village Campaign” at Village Kamalapur, Sidhauli, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh as part of its nationwide Mission: Youth India Parliament 2026 initiative. The campaign aimed to create awareness about the harmful consequences of child marriage, encourage education for every child, and inspire communities to build a safer and more progressive society.

The awareness drive witnessed active participation from students, parents, teachers, village elders, women, youth volunteers, and local residents, who collectively pledged to eliminate child marriage from their community and promote equal educational opportunities for every girl.

Objective of the Campaign

The campaign was organized with the following objectives:

• To spread awareness about the legal age of marriage in India.
• To educate families about the physical, mental, social, and economic consequences of child marriage.
• To encourage parents to prioritize education over early marriage.
• To empower girls to continue their education and achieve their dreams.
• To strengthen community participation in preventing child marriage.
• To promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• To build child-friendly and educated villages across India.

Campaign Activities

During the awareness campaign, volunteers from YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA conducted several educational activities, including:

• Door-to-door awareness sessions with villagers.
• Community meetings explaining the dangers of child marriage.
• Distribution of awareness materials and educational messages.
• Discussions on government schemes supporting girls’ education.
• Interaction sessions with adolescent girls and parents.
• Public pledge ceremony against child marriage.
• Motivational sessions encouraging girls to pursue higher education.
• Awareness regarding legal provisions under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

The campaign emphasized the powerful message:

“18 साल से पहले शादी नहीं, शिक्षा और सपनों की उड़ान सही!”
“No Marriage Before 18 – Let Education and Dreams Take Flight.”

Harmful Effects of Child Marriage Discussed During the Campaign

The awareness sessions highlighted the serious consequences of child marriage, including:

• Discontinuation of education.
• Increased health risks for adolescent girls.
• Higher maternal and infant mortality.
• Mental stress and emotional trauma.
• Loss of career opportunities.
• Economic dependence and poverty.
• Gender inequality and social discrimination.
• Reduced participation of women in nation-building.

Participants were informed that child marriage not only affects one child but also hampers the development of families, communities, and the nation.

Community Pledge

Villagers collectively took the following pledge:

• We will not support child marriage.
• We will ensure that no marriage takes place before the legal age.
• We will encourage every girl to complete her education.
• We will immediately report any case of child marriage.
• We will work together to create a safe, educated, and empowered village.
• We will support equal opportunities for girls and boys.
• We will spread awareness among neighboring villages.

Promoting Education for Every Girl

One of the central themes of the campaign was “Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao.”

The organization encouraged families to invest in education rather than early marriage, emphasizing that educated girls become confident individuals, financially independent citizens, and future leaders of society.

Students actively participated by sharing their aspirations and promising to continue their education despite social challenges.

Community Participation

The campaign received enthusiastic participation from:

• School students
• Parents
• Women Self Help Groups
• Youth volunteers
• Teachers
• Local community members
• Village elders
• Social workers

Their active involvement demonstrated the growing awareness and commitment toward eliminating child marriage.

Message from YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA

During the event, representatives of YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA stated:

“Every child deserves education, dignity, safety, and the freedom to dream. Child marriage steals childhood, education, and opportunities. Together, we can build villages where every girl grows with confidence, completes her education, and contributes to the nation’s progress.”

Our Commitment

YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA remains committed to conducting similar awareness campaigns across India under the Youth India Parliament Mission 2026 to:

• Eliminate child marriage.
• Promote quality education.
• Empower girls and women.
• Create legally aware communities.
• Strengthen child protection.
• Build socially responsible villages.

About YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA

YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA is a national social organization dedicated to promoting education, legal awareness, women empowerment, youth leadership, digital literacy, environmental protection, health awareness, and community development across India. Through nationwide awareness campaigns, volunteer initiatives, and community engagement programs, the organization continues to work toward building an informed, inclusive, and empowered society.

Together We Can Build a Child Marriage Free India

Date: 29 June 2026 (Monday)
Venue: Village Kamalapur, Sidhauli, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Organized By: YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA
Mission: Youth India Parliament 2026 – बाल विवाह मुक्त गाँव अभियान (Child Marriage Free Village Campaign)

Say NO to Child Marriage.
Say YES to Education.
Empower Every Girl. Protect Every Childhood.

YUWA KI AAWAZ SANSTHA
“Building an Educated, Safe and Empowered India – One Village at a Time.”