Writer and journalist Mursal Sayas on Afghanistan's child marriage epidemic
Summary
In Afghanistan, there is a growing problem with child marriage, where many girls are forced into marriage at a young age. A new law now prevents women from getting a divorce if their husband disagrees, which activists say makes women legally weaker than men.Key Facts
- Up to 70% of girls in Afghanistan may soon be forced into early marriages.
- A new law in Afghanistan bans divorce if the husband does not agree.
- This law makes it impossible for many women to leave abusive or unwanted marriages.
- Activists say the law creates legal inequality between men and women.
- Mursal Sayas is a writer, journalist, and founder of the NGO Women Beyond Borders.
- Sayas spoke about this issue on the program "Perspective" by France 24.
- Child marriage limits girls’ chances to get education and improve their lives.
- The situation reflects broader problems with women’s rights and gender violence in Afghanistan.
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