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Bangladesh Child Marriage (A documentary by BBC's Angus Crawford)

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It is estimated every three seconds somewhere in the world a girl is forced to marry against her will.

In Bangladesh 20% of girls become wives before their 15th birthday.

Now campaigners are stepping up their efforts to put a stop to the practice.

The BBC’s correspondent Angus Crawford got exclusive access to one attempt to halt a wedding.

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  • Translated from Arabic

    Just a reminder | Stories of girls' pain.. child marriage allowed in 48 US states and banned in only one

    Although the world recognises the danger of marrying girls under 18, it is strangely still permitted in the United States. The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a bill banning child marriage, which had previously been allowed.

  • Translated from Arabic

    Just a reminder | US law allows the marriage of minors

    Local law in most US states allows the marriage of children under 18 with parental consent and judicial approval. The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a bill banning child marriage in the state.

  • Translated from Arabic

    Just a reminder | Did you know that 48 US states allow child marriage?

    The Senate of the US state of Massachusetts voted unanimously in favour of a bill banning child marriage, which had previously been allowed. Rights advocates, UNICEF volunteers and supporters of a children's rights association attended the vote.