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Tragic Tale: 14-Year-Old's Fight Against Child Marriage Ends in Suicide

2/4/2026

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In Shravasti, India, 25% of girls are married by age 19, underscoring the prevalence of child marriage.
Arti, a 14-year-old girl in Shravasti, managed household duties after her marriage.
She faced pressure to conform to her new role after her education ended.
Arti took her own life in April 2020 after a miscarriage and ongoing struggles.

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Story summary

In Shravasti, India, 25% of girls are married by age 19, underscoring the prevalence of child marriage.
Arti, a 14-year-old girl in Shravasti, managed household duties after her marriage.
She faced pressure to conform to her new role after her education ended.
Arti took her own life in April 2020 after a miscarriage and ongoing struggles.