Dear friend,

I hope this message finds you well.

For this Sunday, April 7, 2024, which marks World Health Day, we are excited to share our Social Media Toolkit to strengthen our collective voices.

The toolkit provides engaging content and impactful visuals that resonate with the theme of this important day, for use by all of our members and partners.

How does World Health Day relate to Ending Child Marriage:

Child marriage can lead to girls having sex before they are physically and emotionally ready, and when they know little about their own sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Child marriage is a key driver of adolescent pregnancy – which carries serious health risks – and can increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections and experiencing gender-based violence (GBV). In some contexts, child marriage is also closely linked to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), which is a human rights violation and is damaging to girls’ physical and mental health.

The theme for this year's World Health Day, 'My Health, My Right,' highlights the critical need to guarantee universal availability of health services, education, and information. It also emphasises the importance of fundamental necessities like safe drinking water, unpolluted air, sufficient nutrition, decent housing, equitable working conditions, environmental preservation, and the elimination of discrimination.

By ending child marriage, we contribute to safeguarding the health and rights of girls, protecting them from the harmful consequences associated with early and forced marriages.

Inside the Toolkit: 

• Captivating Visuals: Access a library of eye-catching graphics and images to make your posts visually compelling and shareable. 

• Pre-Written Captions: Save time and effort with ready-to-use captions that effectively convey the essence of the International Day of Education. Crafted to align with the overarching goals of the International Day of Education, our key messages will help you communicate your advocacy effectively. 

• Hashtag Suggestions: Maximise reach and engagement by leveraging popular and relevant hashtags associated with the International Day of Education.

How to use the Toolkit:

1. Select Your Content: Navigate through the toolkit to find the language and graphic that best resonate with your organisation's message. Click on your chosen visual to proceed to the download page.

2. Download to Your Device: Once you've found the perfect graphic, download it directly to your computer or mobile device. This step ensures you have the file ready for sharing on your selected social media channels.

3. Share the Message: Take the downloaded graphic and share it across your preferred social media channels. Craft a compelling caption to accompany the post or use the ones we have created for you, and don't forget to tag us at @GirlsNotBrides (Twitter), @GirlsNotBrides (Facebook), @girlsnotbrides_ (Instagram) and @girlsnotbrides (Linkedin)!

If you encounter any issues or have specific requests, please feel free to reach out to our communications team at [email protected]  

Together, let's raise awareness of the detrimental effects of child marriage on girls' health!

Warm regards, 
The Communications Team
Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage