The United Nations’ members have agreed to pass and enforce laws banning child marriage – an often cruel practice that affects 15 million girls every year.
The committee of the 193-nation General Assembly that deals with human rights adopted by consensus a resolution on Nov 21 urging all states to take steps to end “child, early and forced marriage.”
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