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Prevalence of Child Marriages Worldwide

Description:Child marriage, although illegal in most locations throughout the world, is still prevalent in many cultures. An astounding 100 million girls under the age of 18 will be married off during the next ten years. Considered a human rights violation, the effects on these young girls include poverty, premature pregnancies and births, early mortality rates, illiteracy and physical abuse and violence. (1:01)

Source: GeoBeats

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