Child marriage overwhelmingly affects underage girls who are married to adult men, often with dire consequences for their life outcomes.
Dick Durbin: “Child marriage overwhelmingly affects underage girls who are married to adult men, often with dire consequences for…”
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Discussing the impact of child marriage on girls.
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