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650 Million Child Brides
Oct. 16, 2020
Girls face greater exploitation than ever, with 650 million child brides in the world today, a shocking new report reveals.
As women’s rights take centre stage in North America and many parts of the world, the reality for millions of girls worldwide is sexual exploitation and forced marriage before the age of 13.
The horrific treatment of girls -- including sex trafficking, sex-selective abortions, and denial of education -- is exposed in a special report titled Rewriting the Tragedies of Girlhood, released by GFA World, to coincide with the U.N. International Day of the Girl, held on October 11.
“Globally, millions o…
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