Child Brides: Too Young to Wed

Sep 18

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Child marriagehappens on a daily basis in up to 50 countries around the world. While many believe that child marriage can elevate families beyondpoverty and provide a better life for the child bride, in reality it often perpetuates the cycle ofpoverty, abuse and suffering.

On the International Day of Girl Child, October 11, 2012, the United Nations Population Fund will bring awarness to the issue of child marriage, the consequences and the sorrow associated with being a child bride.

Please visit the National Geographic site for more resources on helping end the battle of child marriage.

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Child Brides: Too Young to Wed

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