(Sanaa, April, 27, 2014) – The Yemeni government should expedite passage of a draft Child Rights Law establishing 18 as Yemen’s minimum marriage age. On April 27, 2014, Legal Affairs Minister Mohammad Makhlafi submitted the proposed law to Prime Minister Mohammad Basindawa, who should ensure a cabinet review and submit it to parliament for prompt passage.
http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/09/10/yemen-end-child-marriage
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The 10 year old who awoke the world to a vital cause
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