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
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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.
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