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Proposed Bill Amendment in Iraq Could Allow Girls as Young as Nine to Marry. What to Know

The proposed amendment to Iraq's personal status law could permit child marriage, triggering widespread protests and concern over women's rights.

Dreams of jewellery, phones and makeup: how young Iraqi girls are lured into marriage

Child marriage in Iraq often leads to abuse and abandonment of education, particularly for girls from impoverished backgrounds.

Proposed Bill Amendment in Iraq Could Allow Girls as Young as Nine to Marry. What to Know

The proposed amendment to Iraq's personal status law could permit child marriage, triggering widespread protests and concern over women's rights.

Dreams of jewellery, phones and makeup: how young Iraqi girls are lured into marriage

Child marriage in Iraq often leads to abuse and abandonment of education, particularly for girls from impoverished backgrounds.
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#legislation

Colombia outlaws child marriage after 17-year campaign

Colombia has finally banned child marriage after 17 years of advocacy and eight failed legislative attempts.

Survivors of child marriage hold chain-in' protest outside South Bay legislator's office

Survivors of child marriage rally for bill setting minimum marriage age to 18 in California.

Opinion: California enables abusive child marriage, but Bay Area lawmaker blocks reform effort

California Assemblymember blocking bill to end child marriage, violating human rights and contradicting global efforts to empower women and girls.

Colombia outlaws child marriage after 17-year campaign

Colombia has finally banned child marriage after 17 years of advocacy and eight failed legislative attempts.

Survivors of child marriage hold chain-in' protest outside South Bay legislator's office

Survivors of child marriage rally for bill setting minimum marriage age to 18 in California.

Opinion: California enables abusive child marriage, but Bay Area lawmaker blocks reform effort

California Assemblymember blocking bill to end child marriage, violating human rights and contradicting global efforts to empower women and girls.
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A teenage bride auctioned' for a record price: the child marriage that divided a nation

Cultural marriage practices in South Sudan often disregard the individual's right to choose, leading to controversies around consent and age.
#climate-change

U.S. lawmakers press Meta over illicit drug ads

Rising child marriage in Pakistan is linked to economic insecurity exacerbated by climate-driven disasters, particularly post-2022 floods.

Extreme weather drives surge in Pakistan child marriages DW 09/02/2024

Child marriages in Pakistan are increasingly driven by economic desperation worsened by climate change impacts, posing serious risks to young girls.
Saima's story exemplifies the intersection of climate crisis and child marriage, illustrating the dire choices families face to survive.

Extreme weather drives surge in Pakistan child marriages DW 09/03/2024

Child marriage in Pakistan is increasingly used as a survival strategy amid climate crises and economic instability.

U.S. lawmakers press Meta over illicit drug ads

Rising child marriage in Pakistan is linked to economic insecurity exacerbated by climate-driven disasters, particularly post-2022 floods.

Extreme weather drives surge in Pakistan child marriages DW 09/02/2024

Child marriages in Pakistan are increasingly driven by economic desperation worsened by climate change impacts, posing serious risks to young girls.
Saima's story exemplifies the intersection of climate crisis and child marriage, illustrating the dire choices families face to survive.

Extreme weather drives surge in Pakistan child marriages DW 09/03/2024

Child marriage in Pakistan is increasingly used as a survival strategy amid climate crises and economic instability.
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Former Missouri child brides call for outlawing marriages of minors

Child marriage is legal in most states with some restrictions on age and parental permission.
Efforts are being made in various states, including Missouri, California, and South Carolina, to completely prohibit underage marriages.

Who are the women working for change and peace in Cameroon? DW 11/30/2023

Lawyer and women's rights activist Marthe Wandou is advocating for girls' education in Cameroon and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Over 30% of girls in Cameroon are married before the age of 18, hindering their access to education and perpetuating gender prejudices.
Girls and women in Cameroon are also targeted by Boko Haram terrorists, leading to attacks, kidnappings, and displacement.
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