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The UN passed resolution ahead of General Assembly calling for end to child marriage

The UN passed resolution ahead of General Assembly calling for end to child marriageWorldPing

The UN estimates 650 million women and girls currently alive were married before age 18. A new resolution aims to bring awareness and push countries to act to end child marriage.

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