A new law that could legalize marriage for children as young as nine in Iraq would be “catastrophic,” setting back women’s… [Read More]
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Malawi’s Abandoned Child Brides Pushed into Sex Work as ‘Only Option’ (Reuters)
Charities in the southern African country say child brides are increasingly being pushed into prostitution as growing numbers of early… [Read More]
Mobile App Aims to Help End Child Marriage in India’s Bihar (VOA)
A mobile phone app is the latest tool for campaigners seeking to end child marriage in India’s Bihar state. “It… [Read More]
Religious Leaders at the Forefront of Ending Gender-Based Violence in Ethiopia (UN Women)
Religious leaders in Ethiopia are using their influence to combat common harmful traditions, such as child marriage and gender-based violence…. [Read More]
Child Brides Are on the Rise in India’s Towns and Cities – Report (Reuters)
A study has defied assumptions about the prevalence of child marriage in India. Largely considered a rural problem,where it has… [Read More]
Radiology Screening Mandatory to Obtain Age Determination Certificate Before Marriage (Times of India)
Mass marriages and fake birth certificates mean many young girls are being forced into marriage illegally in India. To curb… [Read More]
It’s Legal for 14-Year-Olds to Marry. Should It Be? (New York Times, 2017)
New York law currently permits children as young as 14, usually girls, to marry. And many other states do not… [Read More]
Nepalese Women Suffer Stigma and Pain of Fallen Wombs (The Guardian)
Child marriage and the lack of access to healthcare have contributed to a disproportionate number of women in resource-poor areas… [Read More]
Yemen Law on Child Brides and FGM Offers Hope of Wider Progress (Guardian, 2014)
If enacted, Yemen’s Child Rights Act would ban child marriage and female genital mutilation among other child-endangering practices. Abu-Dayyeh, Suad…. [Read More]
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