Pakistan bans child marriage
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
June 1st, 2025
News Digest
OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS
| Victories Pakistan passes law banning child marriage sending a powerful global message New legislation in Pakistan establishes 18 as the minimum marriage age, thereby criminalizing child marriage. Research shows that girls who marry before age 18 face a higher risk of domestic violence, abuse, and conditions akin to modern slavery, leading activists to celebrate this victory as a symbol of hope. Show more… |
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South Korea’s overseas adoption program: fraud, illegal adoptions, and orphan trafficking At six, Kyung-ha was abducted and falsely told that her mother had abandoned her. After being placed in an orphanage, she was illegally adopted overseas. Now, decades later, her mother is suing South Korea, joining hundreds alleging fraud and orphanage trafficking in the country’s overseas adoption program. S Show more…
| Child slavery South African mother found guilty of selling her daughter into slavery Three individuals, including Joshlin’s mother, have been convicted of trafficking and kidnapping. Tragically, Joshlin is still missing. This case challenges the notion of “stranger danger,” showing that trafficking and modern slavery can be perpetrated by trusted individuals and family members. |
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