Number of child marriages falling too slowly, says Unicef

Number of child marriages falling too slowly, says Unicef FMTNews FMTWorld

According to Unicef estimates, 640 million girls and women today were married when they were under 18.

According to Unicef estimates, 640 million girls and women today were married when they were under 18. At present, an estimated 12 million girls are becoming child brides each year. Covid-19 alone could be responsible for an additional 10 million underage marriages between 2020 and 2030, it said.

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