Q+A: Why does child marriage happen?
LONDON (TrustLaw) – If a girl is married before the age of 18, her body may not be fully developed and her education will probably be cut short, child rights activists say. Chances are she will be wedded to a much older man and her negotiating skills will be limited.
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