Ayate, Ashe, Biftu, Anifa, and Asiya all said ‘No’ to marriage. Each girl knew her rights and was brave enough to exercise them. And each girl plans to inspire others to do the same in the hope of stopping the harmful practice of men marrying young girls in their community.

Read their story here: https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/stories/five-brave-girls-say-no-marriage