Indian Child Brides: The Unseen Cyclone Victims, And Those Fighting For Them | Women Of The Wetlands

The Sundarbans is home to a sprawling, biodiverse wetland. Tropical cyclones frequently hit the area. In the aftermath of these disasters, families resort to selling or marrying their daughters to relieve themselves from financial pressure. While some are lucky and manage to escape or are rescued, they return home only to confront the social stigma attached to their traumatic experience. Education is key not only for children but their parents. 00:00 Forced marriages: Indirect impact of extreme weather 04:58 India is home to the largest number of child brides 06:19 Farida was 13 when she was tricked into marriage 12:18 Educating students on child marriage 15:21 Mijana was sold at age 16 due to financial stress 24:00 Impact of using embankment to mitigate deforestation 31:13 Why mangroves could help protect the islands 39:32 Finding acceptance WATCH MORE Women Of Wetlands:    • Women Of The Wetlands   ===================== About the show: Women of the Wetlands is a story about how climate change has impacted the women of the Sundarbans and how they are fighting back. ================== #CNAInsider #CNA For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider