Top 10 countries with child brides : India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Brazil, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mexico and Niger. Child marriage remains widespread in developing countries, disproportionately affecting girls and endangering their lives and livelihoods. Rooted in cultural tradition and poverty, the practice not only violates human rights laws but also threatens stability and economic development. Poverty, cultural norms, and the low societal value of women and girls are the primary forces that fuel early marriage, although the relative significance of each varies from community to community. cfr.org/peace-conflict-and-human-rights/child-marriage/p32096#!/
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:47:13 +0000
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