Apathy towards child marriage!!

A USAID funded study by ICDDR,B found out that, “people do not see any “visible” benefit in delaying marriage.” “Young girls… are the only ones…who suffered due to early marriage”

A survey by BDHS found more than 65% women were married off before 18 and the results of ICDDR,B’s study indicated that “social insecurity like sexual harassment, poverty, dowry, fear of breaking social norms, and pressure from others were the reasons behind early marriage”

The research suggested, tackling this menace, the enhancement of social security along with empowering girls are needed.

For full report: No qualm about child marriage, by bdnews24.com

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