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In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time

14 October 2019
Ms. Asibazuyo described hairdressing as the "magic" skill that helped her overcome trauma and earn a living. © UNICEF/Adriko
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Community-led enforcement shows the way on ending child marriage in Ethiopia

11 October 2019
Ms. Gebray wants to continue her education until the day comes when she freely decides to marry. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
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The future at her fingertips: What happens when girls say #IDONT

01 February 2019
“Many of my friends dropped out of school because of early marriage," said Soukaina, in Morocco. “I am grateful I have been able to finish school and delay motherhood." © UNFPA Morocco
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Zonta International brings a global community of professional women to the fight to end child marriage

20 Nov 2018
The UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage provides services and support for adolescent girls and also engages communities to change social norms that perpetuate the practice, including through girls’ clubs that member Merhawit Mezgebe says are helping to stamp out child marriage in her district in Ethiopia. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw
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