One of the most effective ways to end child marriage is to promote education for girls. When girls are educated, they are more likely to delay marriage and have more control over their own lives. Educ...
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|Description=Child marriage is a | |Description=Child marriage is a prevalent issue in developing countries where young girls are forced into marriage before they reach adulthood. This practice deprives them of their childhood and education, and exposes them to physical and emotional abuse. Child brides are often married off to older men who are strangers to them, and they are expected to fulfill traditional gender roles such as bearing children and taking care of the household. This perpetuates the cycle of poverty and gender inequality, and puts the health and well-being of young girls at risk. | ||
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Child marriage is a common practice in many developing countries, where girls as young as 12 are forced to marry older men. This practice is harmful to the girls' physical and mental health, and it also limits their opportunities for education and economic independence.
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