Sierra Leone's parliament has passed a law banning child marriage, a development hailed by campaigners as a major victory for children's rights. Africa has long been plagued by child marriages which are a result of the economic hardships and gender stereotypes in the continent. These factors often make young girls the target
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Child Protection Needed from Dangerous Work
As Incidents of child labor and child harm increase around the world, global laws must be established to protect every child with equal rights. Academic Delays and Lost Earning Potential Though the length of time children work, even in non-hazardous jobs, may seem relatively unimportant, research has repeatedly shown that a 20-hour limit
