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Tag: Child Marriages

World

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law

July 3, 2024July 4, 2024Amelia NierenbergComments Off on Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law

A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.

World

After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024Rabson KondoweComments Off on After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13

Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teenager in a village in Malawi, started with a poignant question: “Why should this be happening to girls so young?”

World

Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024Megha Rajagopalan, Qadri Inzamam and Saumya KhandelwalComments Off on Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.

World

5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Hysterectomies in India’s Sugar Industry

March 24, 2024Megha RajagopalanComments Off on 5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Hysterectomies in India’s Sugar Industry

Indebted workers, facing brutal working conditions, are pushed to get hysterectomies as a treatment for routine ailments. Sugar mills disclaim responsibility.

World

Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Megha Rajagopalan, Qadri Inzamam and Saumya KhandelwalComments Off on Sugar in India, Fueled by Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.

World

5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Hysterectomies in India’s Sugar Industry

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Megha RajagopalanComments Off on 5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Hysterectomies in India’s Sugar Industry

Indebted workers, facing brutal working conditions, are pushed to get hysterectomies as a treatment for routine ailments. Sugar mills disclaim responsibility.

World

Underage Marriage Set to Rise as Covid-19 Crushes Dreams

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Bhadra Sharma and Jeffrey GettlemanComments Off on Underage Marriage Set to Rise as Covid-19 Crushes Dreams

The pandemic has worsened economic distress and other factors that lead to such unions. Studies show a clear link between marrying early and dying young.

World

As World Makes Gains Against Child Marriage, Nepal Struggles to Catch Up

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019BHADRA SHARMA and KAI SCHULTZComments Off on As World Makes Gains Against Child Marriage, Nepal Struggles to Catch Up

Nepal’s government is moving forward with a campaign to eradicate the practice, but the challenges are daunting, as activists say the marriages are increasing in some villages.

Headlines

Chinese Paraglider Reaches Near-Record Heights, Over 28,000 Feet, by Accident

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Ephrat Livni

South African Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Trafficking Missing Daughter, 6

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Lynsey Chutel and Zimasa Matiwane

Tariff Rulings Inject New Uncertainty Into Trump Trade Strategy

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Tony Romm and Ana Swanson

Trump Administration Targets Brazilian Judge for “Censorship”

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025JACK NICAS

Trump Makes a New Push to ‘Decouple’ U.S. From China

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025EDWARD WONG

Friday Briefing: Trump Battles the Court

May 29, 2025Emmett Lindner

White House Puts Cease-Fire Proposal to Hamas as Pressure on Israel Grows

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Isabel Kershner

Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Rebecca Dzombak

Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds

May 29, 2025Rebecca Dzombak

Court Tariffs Ruling Upends Trump’s Trade Strategy

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Tony Romm
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