Early Marriage in Nepal

Capitalizing on the crowds, Shanta, 14, performs a skit against child marriage in the minutes
following two child marriage ceremonies in Kagati village, Nepal. The Shri Krishna Drugati Bal (Child) Club, started by boys in the community who were also forced into early marriages, has been very active in stopping the practice in their village.

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Too Young to Wed

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