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 .
Humaiya Akhter is a 16-year-old advocate for girl 's education and child rights in Bangladesh . Humaiya campaigns against child 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 .