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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to addressing child marriage as part of efforts to meet at least eight of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Tuesday, 09 Mar 2021 03:39 PM MYT
Activists and students protest against child marriage outside the Parliament in Kuala Lumpur November 13, 2018. Picture by Hari Anggara
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 Malaysia is committed to addressing child marriage as part of efforts to meet at least eight of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to poverty, food security and health, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun.
She said Malaysia’s commitment to the SDG Goal 5 (Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls) refers to eliminating all harmful practices, including a child, early and forced marriage.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to addressing child marriage as part of efforts to meet at least eight of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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