Humaiya Akhter is a 16-year-old advocate for girl 's education and child rights in Bangladesh . But at 16 I will not be getting married any time soon , because that cycle has stopped with me . She was arrested on April 26 after she went to the police station with her mother, who had been charged under Section 295A of Bangladesh's penal code ( which criminalises 'immoral acts' ). 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 16-year-old advocate for girl 's education and child rights in Bangladesh . She was arrested on April 26 after she went to the police station with her mother, who had been charged under Section 295A of Bangladesh's penal code ( which criminalises 'immoral acts' ). 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 .