UN Women Executive Director Highlights Over 12 Million Girls Married Annually Before 18

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous stated that over 12 million girls worldwide marry before age 18 each year, jeopardizing their rights to education, health, and security. While progress has been made, ending child marriage requires political will, investment, and enforcement of protective laws.

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