A policy brief on child marriage in Zambia. Child marriage is a human rights violation, and endangers young people' personal development and well-being; thus reducing opportunities to realize their full potential. Protecting girls from child marriage is a national priority and key towards sustainable development.
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Policy Brief_Child Marriage in Zambia
No. of pages: 4
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: UNFPA
Author: Population Council, UNFPA Zambia, and Government of the Republic of Zambia
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