ADECOM Network

A powerful Balika Panchayat meeting was held in Jambodhi village, Gingee block, where 10 young leaders actively came together to raise their voices for child rights and gender equality. 🙌✨

Led by Volunteer Mrs. Uma, the session addressed:
🚫 The dangers of child marriage
⚖️ Legal age: Girls 18 | Boys 21 – marrying below this is a punishable offence
📞 Reporting channels: 1098 – Child Helpline | 181 – Women’s Helpline

💡 Participants learned how early marriage causes long-term physical & emotional harm and how every young person can be a changemaker by reporting unsafe practices.

The session also reinforced:
🎓 Importance of higher education for girls
🤝 Equal opportunities
💛 Respecting personal choice in marriage

A huge appreciation to ADECOM Coordinator Mr. Johnbosco and Volunteer Sandhiya for mobilizing youth and creating a safe space to speak up, learn, and lead.

🌟 Together, we are building a future where every girl grows with dignity, equality, and freedom.

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