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History is made today: Colombia passes bill to eradicate child marriage

History is made today: Colombia passes bill to eradicate child marriage

Colombian politicians recently approved a bill to ban child marriage in the country after 17 years of campaigning by rights groups and eight failed attempts to push legislation through the House and Senate. The process

Why Is Congress Pushing For Amendment Of Rajasthan Child Marriage Registration Bill?

Why Is Congress Pushing For Amendment Of Rajasthan Child Marriage Registration Bill?

Rajasthan, India - Marking the International Girl Child Day, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has withdrawn the controversial Child Marriage Registration Bill, that would have certified child marriage. The bill contained a provision related to

Girl Child Most Unsafe In African Continent: Report

Girl Child Most Unsafe In African Continent: Report

Malawi, Africa - The state of girls in Malawi is getting worst by the day. Used earlier as child brides, these girls today are being trafficked for labor as well.  The girl child is just

Figures show 350 odd crimes being committed against children daily in India in 2020

Figures show 350 odd crimes being committed against children daily in India in 2020

India - As per the latest data, there were around 1,48,185 cases of crime against children in 2019. It equates to 400 such crimes everyday committed in India is against children. Officials from the child rights