On the recordNovember 29, 2017
I have heard and some of our researchers have said in some parts of our Nation, it is very common that young girls particularly are forced into marriages.
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congress.govI have heard and some of our researchers have said in some parts of our Nation, it is very common that young girls particularly are forced into marriages.
Rush highlights the prevalence of forced child marriages in certain regions.
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