Humaiya Akhter is a decade - old activist for girl 's education and child development in Bangladesh . I am 16-years-old and where I come from in Bangladesh , many girls my age grow quickly from children to adults because they are forced into marriage . Humaiya campaigns against early marriage and is active with World Vision . She says one of the biggest reasons for early marriage is lack of education . CNN Films will release ` ` Girl Rising , '' focusing on improving the lives of girls around the world .
Humaiya Akhter is a decade - old activist for girl 's education and child development in Bangladesh . Humaiya campaigns against early marriage and is active with World Vision . She says one of the biggest reasons for early marriage is lack of education . CNN Films will release ` ` Girl Rising , '' focusing on improving the lives of girls around the world .