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‘Highest form of abuse’: Pakistani drama ‘Mayi Ri’ shines light on child marriage and beyond

  • The practice has long been prevalent in Pakistan which is said to be home to about 19 million child brides
  • The first episode of the new television serial foregrounding the issue will be aired by a local TV channel tonight
By BURAQ SHABBIR ·

South Asia home to world’s highest number of child brides, says UN

By Reuters ·

UN experts concerned over forced child marriages, urge Pakistan to end practice 

By AFP ·

Delay in enacting law against underage marriage sparks concern in Egypt

By Mohammad Shamaa ·
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‘Still a lot to do,’ rights groups say after Philippines bans child marriage

By Ellie Aben ·
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Bangladesh looks to curb child marriage with school curriculum overhaul

By SHEHAB SUMON ·

Law proposal making marriage compulsory at 18 sparks outrage, mockery in Pakistan

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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