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Indian Girls Fight Child Marriage Through Football in Rajasthan

BBC World ServiceFebruary 11, 202610 min3,856 views
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The Pervasive Challenge of Child Marriage

  • ⚠️ Child marriage is a widespread, illegal practice in India, particularly in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, affecting millions of girls and women.
  • 💡 Munna was just 14 years old when her family attempted to marry her off, a common fate for girls in her community, including her older sister who was married at 16.
  • 📌 Parents often justify child marriage by fearing **
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Child marriageFootball for Freedom projectGirls' empowermentRajasthan, IndiaFinancial independenceWomen's rightsSports educationIndian lawSocietal pressureBride exchange customCoaching careerGender equality
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