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The UN passed resolution ahead of General Assembly calling for end to child marriage

NPR | By Fatma Tanis

Published September 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

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The UN estimates 650 million women and girls currently alive were married before age 18. A new resolution aims to bring awareness and push countries to act to end child marriage.

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Fatma Tanis

Fatma Tanis is a correspondent covering global health and development for NPR.

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