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Frequently asked questions about why a minimum age of marriage of 18
Members advocating for a minimum age of marriage often face questions and pushback. This brief compiles useful arguments to make in favour of minimum age of marriage.
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Many members advocating for a minimum age of marriage in their country face questions and pushback from communities and policy makers. To help members answer these questions, Girls Not Brides consulted with members working on this issue in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We have compiled some of the arguments they found most useful in this brief.