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Through child marriage or paid adoption, Afghan girls bear brunt of crisis

14th April, 2022 · admin

Washington Post: Child marriage has long been prevalent in many Afghan communities. But the Taliban takeover, the subsequent plunge of the economy and banking system, and other stresses have “exacerbated the problem,” Williams said. The age of girls sold into marriage is dropping, a trend that could persist as long as the Taliban prevents girls from secondary school education in most areas. Click here to read more (external link).

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