Child marriage is 'a hidden crime,' and it's happening in Western nations, says survivor and advocate
One in five girls around the world are married as children, before the age of 18. It's not just an issue specific to developing countries; it’s taking place in Canada too.
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Posted: May 22, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 22
Payzee Mahmod was a child bride in the U.K. at the age of 16. She now advocates for an end to the practice, which happens to one in five girls worldwide.(Jason Wen)
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Payzee Mahmod was 16 and just about to enter her college years when she learned she was going to be a child bride.