Teen activist stopping hundred of child marriages

Dola, a young leader from Bangladesh, was at the United Nations in Geneva to share about her Child Forum work to end child marriages in her community.

Dola, 15, a young leader from Bangladesh, is at the United Nations in Geneva to share about her Child Forum work to end child marriages in her community. Source: World Vision

Around the world, millions of underage girls are forced into marriages, and advocates say the practice is likely to increase as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.



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