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Attempts to combat child marriage in other countries

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The problem of child marriage is still prevalent around the world even in countries making major progress to improve women’s rights.


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By Omar Dabbagh

Presented by Louie Tolentino

Source: SBS



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The problem of child marriage is still prevalent around the world even in countries making major progress to improve women’s rights.


One such country is Ethiopia, home to 15 million child brides.

SBS travelled there and discovered why it's an issue that's persisting in the face of so many positive change.


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