Child marriage – marriage before the age of 18 – is a human rights violation. Despite laws against it, the harmful practice remains widespread. Child marriage can lead to a lifetime of suffering. Girls who marry before they turn 18 are less likely to remain in school and more likely to experience domestic violence. Young teenage girls...
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