In a quiet village where stories of girls being sold were whispered but never voiced, one name now rings with defiance: Julia Johnson. Once a 12-year-old child bride traded to save her brother, she is now a global advocate against child marriage and trafficking.
It began on an ordinary morning. Julia prepared oranges for the market as her family argued over money—her younger brother Kenny was gravely ill, and the clinic demanded upfront payment they couldn’t afford. They had already sold everything of value.
