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Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum marriage age
House of Reps calls for 18-year marriage age enforcement to protect girls' rights.
Premium Times Nigeria · 2m
Nigeria Calls for 18-Year Marriage Age Enforcement
Nigeria's former education minister urges federal and state governments to enforce 18 as minimum marriage age to protect girls' education.
Allafrica · 1m
International Day of the Girl Child
Human Capital Africa founder calls for education to end child marriage in Africa.
Premium Times Nigeria · 1m
Maharashtra child marriage crisis: childhood sold, silenced, stolen
In Maharashtra, child marriage persists as families face poverty, migration, and safety fears.
The Hindu · 2m
Violence against women in Gaza surges amid war
UN data shows a sharp rise in gender-based violence, forced marriage, and sexual assault as the conflict destroys social structures and pushes families into desperation.
BBC News · 2m
Inside the Campaign to Ban Child Marriage in the U.S. and Beyond
A new federal bill targets child marriage in the U.S., but advocates warn legal loopholes and deep-seated cultural norms remain worldwide.
NPR · 2m