The UN passed resolution ahead of General Assembly calling for end to child marriage

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The UN estimates 650 million women and girls currently alive were married before age 18. A new resolution aims to bring awareness and push countries to act to end child marriage.

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Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/07/nx-s1-5954226/the-un-passed-resolution-ahead-of-general-assembly-calling-for-end-to-child-marriage

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