BY NED GAGAHE
Acting Plan International Solomon Islands Country Program Manager, Sheebah Mirisa, has called for stronger collaboration and action to protect the rights of girls and ensure they have equal opportunities to thrive.
Speaking during the International Day of the Girl celebration in Honiara yesterday, Ms Mirisa said this year’s theme, ‘Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Unions’, underscores the urgent need to end child marriages in all their forms.
“This year’s theme highlights the urgent need to protect girls’ rights and end child marriages in all forms,” she said.
Mirisa said Plan International remains proud to provide safe spaces and platforms for dialogue, empowering students, teachers, and youth leaders to speak out and raise awareness on harmful practices affecting girls.
“Plan International is truly proud to provide another platform for dialogue — enabling students, teachers, and youth leaders to share ideas and raise awareness on how early marriage limits young people’s potential,” she said.
She reaffirmed Plan International’s ongoing commitment to building a Solomon Islands where every girl and boy can live free from marriage and realise their full potential.
