Child marriage in Mali

Child Marriage in Mali. In 2017 in Mali, 52% of girls are married off before the 18 yo. 17% are married before they turn 15.[1] Mali is the 5th highest nation in the world for child marriage.

On October 11, 2015, First Lady of Mali Keïta Aminata Maiga launched a national campaign to end the practice of child marriage in Mali.[2]

References
  1. "Child marriage around the world: MALI", Girls Not Brides
  2. "The Republic of Mali launches the AU Campaign to End Child Marriage in Africa". African Union. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2019-03-21.
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