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UN declares November 27 International Day to End Child Marriage

From Khaama Press · () English

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  • The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution establishing November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.
  • The initiative aims to strengthen efforts to protect children and end marriages involving people under 18.
  • Sierra Leone led the resolution, which was adopted on September 4.

November 27 will become the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage after the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution establishing the observance.

The move aims to strengthen global efforts to protect children and end marriages involving people under 18. Sierra Leone led the resolution, which the General Assembly adopted on September 4.

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