In India, activists fight to stop child marriages • FRANCE 24 English

In India, child marriages are still common, with families often seeing them as a way out of poverty — despite being illegal under the age of 18. In Maharashtra state, activists set up a helpline in 2012, which has reportedly helped thousands of girls avoid forced marriage.
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