Sawa Association for Development

Amazing energy in yesterday’s Women’s March! Every cause was represented and every woman, man, and child were singing the ballad of a revolution. #March4Women #صوت_المرأة_ثورة #IWD2018 #Feminism

"The conference was like going through a waterfall and I am going back home with droplets of water" #GNB2018 Accurate summary of the power and importance of the global meeting👏👏 #EndChildMarriage

the dehumanization of marginalized groups comes from 'fear' of people standing up for their rights #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage #Activism

5. Most importantly, be sensitive with the language and terminology used #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage 👂

4. Use existing avenues of engagement #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage 🗣

3. Choose your entry point carefully and avoid 'red flag' issues #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage ⚠️

2. Select religious leaders carefully #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage 👀

1. Do your background research thoroughly beforehand #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage 🔍

5 helpful tips for engaging with religious leaders on the topic of child marriage to gain their support and work together to fight #ChildMarriage💪 #GNB2018

Religious leaders should not use religion as an (incorrect) alibi for child marrriage, but should for the cause in order to save our girls and boys #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage #Lebanon

Third and final day of #GNB2018! It has been amazing to learn more about child marriage with a group of empowered activists in a focused and stimulating space #EndChildMarriage

Looking at attitudes alone or norms alone is counterproductive. It is important to look at the areas where all the factors affecting child marriage intersect #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage

At the village in #GNB2018. A beautiful platform connecting hundreds of activists working to #EndChildMarriage

fighting against toxic masculinity and encouraging men and boy's involvement in the fight against child marriage is crucial to #EndChildMarriage #GNB2018

Can better access to education and sexual education break the barrier between child marriage and teenage pregnancy? #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage

In order to protect a child from child marriage, we must educate the child about sexuality, HIV, contraception, and health. #GNB2018 #EndChildMarriage

Second day of #GNB2018. We are starting the day with a panel discussion about teenage pregnancy as a driver of early marriage. #Endchildmarriage