New Report on Hidden Costs of Being a Child Bride
According to the report, child brides face increased risk of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and difficulties during and after pregnancies. Girls who are married at a young age are vulnerable to forced sex in the early months of marriage. Additionally, child brides are often denied continued access to education. The World Vision report laments the continued practice and suggests that issues such as poverty must be addressed before there will be a significant decrease in child brides.
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Compiled from: “Global: The Hidden Costs of Being a Child Bride”, PlusNews—the Integrated Regional Information Network, 8 September, 2008.
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