On October 11, 2025, coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child, Plan International Haiti initiated a nationwide campaign to combat early and forced unions, advocating for a safer and more promising future for Haitian girls. The campaign, themed ‘Girls Free from Forced Unions,’ highlights the critical need to protect young girls from harmful practices and uphold their fundamental rights. Despite legal prohibitions against child marriage in Haiti, early and forced unions persist, depriving countless girls of their childhood, education, and autonomy. Prospery Raymond, Country Director of Plan International Haiti, emphasized the dire economic conditions that compel families to make devastating choices, leaving girls vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. He stressed the urgency of implementing measures to safeguard their safety, freedom, and well-being. Social norms and gender expectations surrounding early marriage remain deeply entrenched, slowing progress toward eradicating this practice. Plan International is actively engaging with girls and their communities to end early marriage and violence, empowering young girls to lead initiatives within their communities. The organization calls for increased support through funding, mentorship, and platforms to amplify their voices. This campaign underscores Plan International’s commitment to freeing girls from forced unions and violence, marking a significant step toward gender equality and child protection in Haiti.