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MORE REASON WHY WE SHOULD RISE UP FOR GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AND NOT CHILD BRIDE

She is 9years old, kills herself to stop the parent from giving her out in marriage. Her dowry was paid already. RIP
 

 The girl child is an asset to the community #GIRLCHILDISANASSET

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  1. Shesh Nath Vernwal14 May 2015 at 22:02

    In India too, many girls forced to marry in early age. Dowry system is still in practice. Legal provisions are already, but not very much effective. You can read situation of child marriage in Jharkhand at www.childrights.in

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  2. Unknown21 May 2015 at 09:29

    That is too bad a story but we can rise up to the occasion and say NO TO UNDERAGE MARRIAGE.

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