On May 14 2026, the Taliban formally enacted Decree No. 18, a new law which formally eliminated the previous minimum age for marriage and made it more difficult for women and girls to seek divorce. The decree directly affirmed that … Continue reading
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COVID-19 and the Increase in Child Marriage
With schools closed and lockdowns in effect, more and more women and girls are facing sexual abuse and gender-based violence. During this pandemic, the usual social fabric that protects many women and girls from domestic violence is not available as lockdown has forced many women and girls to become completely isolated.