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13, and a Bride (Preview)

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In Niger, nearly 40% of girls are married before 15. Child marriage is prevalent for a number of reasons including tradition, poverty and honour. Whatever the reason, the results can be catastrophic for girls as early pregnancy can cause serious long-term medical problems for girls such as fistula which leaves girls incontinent and in constant pain. Plan is working with girls, their parents and communities to educate them about the consequences of child marriage, particularly the dangers to a girls' health if she gives birth before her body is ready.