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Child marriage creeps into Europe

Plan International Ireland is warning that child marriage is creeping into Europe - with around a hu...
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12:45 PM - 18 Mar 2016



Child marriage creeps into Eur...

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Child marriage creeps into Europe

TodayFM
TodayFM

12:45 PM - 18 Mar 2016



Plan International Ireland is warning that child marriage is creeping into Europe - with around a hundred child brides being identified in Norway and Sweeden alone.

Nearly half a million children have arrived into Europe over the past 12 months - with thousands believed to be living with their husbands - some as young as 12 or 13.

Certain governments and authorities have issued directives that couples involving underage girls should be separated.

Susan Keogh has been speaking to Mike Mansfield - Head of Child Sponsorship at Plan Ireland.

 



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