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July 13, 2017 Dispatches

Time to Get Serious about Child Marriage in Latin America

Honduras Leads the Way, Passes Law Making Practice Illegal

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June 20, 2017 News Release

US: New York Governor Signs Anti-Child Marriage Law

One of First States to Act; Others Should Follow

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June 16, 2017 News Release

Africa: Make Girls’ Access to Education a Reality

End Exclusion from School for Married, Pregnant Students

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June 9, 2017 Dispatches

One Step Closer to Ending Child Marriage in New York

New York Law Still Allows 14-Year-Olds to Marry

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June 8, 2017 Dispatches

Time for Tonga to End Child Marriage

New Campaign Provides Opportunity to Abolish Child Marriage

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May 24, 2017 Letter

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May 10, 2017 Dispatches

Putting Child Rights at the Heart of Climate Talks

Climate Change’s Disproportionate Impact on Children’s Health, Education

Bangladesh: Child Marriage
May 8, 2017 Letter

Letter to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Tanzania

April 20, 2017 Dispatches

Will Afghanistan Follow Through on Promise to End Child Marriage?

Up to One-Third of Afghan Girls Married Before Age 18

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April 12, 2017 News Release

Lebanon: Pass Bill to End Child Marriage

Would Set Minimum Age at 18, Punish Violators

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March 2, 2017 Commentary

Bangladesh: Legalizing Child Marriage Threatens Girls’ Safety

Contain Harm with Strict Regulations

Bangladesh: Child Marriage
March 1, 2017 Dispatches

A Key Step Toward Ending Child Marriage in New York

Governor’s Support of Proposed Law Boosts Chances of Success

Sonia Ossorio of NOW-NYC addresses the crowd at a protest against US laws allowing child marriage.
February 23, 2017 Dispatches

Malawi Amends Constitution to Remove Child Marriage Loophole

Children Can No Longer Marry with Parental Consent

February 17, 2017 Dispatches

Girls’ Rights Hang in the Balance in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Moving Ahead With Harmful Plan to Legalize Child Marriage

Bangladesh: Child Marriage
February 14, 2017 News Release

US: In New York, Children as Young as 14 Can Marry

End Child Marriage in New York State

Sonia Ossorio of NOW-NYC addresses the crowd at a protest against US laws allowing child marriage.

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