Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Podcast #65: International Day of the Girl Child - Ending child marriage

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NEW YORK, 11 October 2012 - Today marks the first ever International Day of the Girl Child, a day established by the United Nations to highlight the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. This year’s theme is "Ending Child Marriage", chosen because child marriage denies a girl of her childhood, disrupts her education, limits her opportunities, increases her risk of violence and abuse and jeopardizes her health.

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