Colombia Prohibits Child Marriage: A Win for the Rights of Children
The Colombian legislature voted to outlaw child marriage for those under the age of eighteen in a landmark decision. Every year, 12 million girls are affected by child marriage worldwide, yet progress is being made as the number of child marriages declines.
The Colombian legislature voted to outlaw child marriage for those under the age of eighteen in a landmark decision. Every year, 12 million girls are affected by child marriage worldwide, yet progress is being made as the number of child marriages declines.