What it’s Like to be Married at 7 Years Old
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 16:23
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By Shougofa Alikozay / Sahar Speaks
Despite having one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world, Afghanistan’s custom of child marriage survives, subjecting women and children to a life of poverty and misery.
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Source: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/what_its_like_to_be_married_at_7_years_old_sahar_speaks_20170125/
