This is Onur Albayrak, a wedding photographer capturing love stories in Turkey.
However, during a wedding in Malatya, Turkey, Onur discovered that the bride was a child, as reported by Reuters.
Shocked, Onur refused to photograph the wedding, expressing his discomfort with child marriage.
“I saw the bride for the first time at the wedding. She is a child, and I felt her fear because she was trembling,” Onur shared on Facebook.
Despite his objections, the groom proceeded with the wedding, leading to a confrontation where Onur punched the groom, breaking his nose.
Reflecting on the incident, Onur reaffirmed his stance against child marriages, emphasizing the need to protect young brides from exploitation.
Although Turkey sets the minimum marriage age at 18, the country still grapples with high rates of child marriages, making Onur’s actions particularly impactful.
Yasmeen Hassan from Equality Now praised Onur’s bravery and urged for legal actions against the groom.
While violence is not encouraged, Onur’s bold stand against child marriage deserves recognition and support.
Individuals like Onur, who courageously intervene to safeguard vulnerable individuals, deserve acknowledgment and praise. Let’s share this story to honor his courage!
