Older article, yet the #HumanRights issue of #ChildMarriage is still a problem, globally, to this day.
While many folks in Western nations in #GlobalNorth are quick to judge #BIPOC in #GlobalSouth for the abusive, oppressive practice of child marriage - they don't seem very aware that it happens in Canada, UK & US too.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-may-17-2021-1.6029349/child-marriage-is-a-hidden-crime-and-it-s-happening-in-western-nations-says-survivor-and-advocate-1.6029454

I believe in ending ALL child marriages everywhere.
I support the work of #TooYoungToWed organization.
https://tooyoungtowed.org/main/index

#LetKidsBeKids #BanChildMarriage #ProtectChildren #ChildrensRights #SaveTheChildren #KidsFirst #EducationIsKey #HelpChildren #SocialJustice #JusticeForChildren #BanChildBrides #BanChildGrooms

America has a child marriage epidemic—and it's even worse than you think

https://www.qasimrashid.com/p/america-has-a-child-marriage-epidemicand?r=68h2g&triedRedirect=true

#BanChildMarriage

#Philippines #first #Muslim #woman #HumanRights #commissioner has urged other countries to #BanChildMarriage as she pressed for the "full enjoyment" of the #rights of #MuslimWomen & #girls worldwide.

The #DepartmentOfForeign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said that Commissioner Faydah Dumarpa of the #CommissionOnHumanRights (CHR) has underscored before the #UnitedNations (UN) the #importance of advancing the rights & #wellbeing of Muslim women & girls.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/16/news/phs-first-muslim-human-rights-commissioner-asks-countries-to-ban-child-marriage/1883056/amp

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