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Child Marriage

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    Dominican Republic President Approves Bill to End Child Marriage
    SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. – January 6, 2021 was a historic day in the Dominican Republics fight to protect children from violence. President Abinader approved a bill that eliminates all legal ground for child marriage and safeguards the fundamental rights of children, particularly girls who had been vulnerable to this prevalent practice.
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    Dominican Republic Government Takes a Stand Against Child Marriage
    On World Childrens Day , IJM applauds the critical steps that the Dominican President and House of Representatives have taken this week to protect children.

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