Forced marriage is rape; it is violence against women. Early forced marriage ...
Extract:
“Forced marriage is rape; it is violence against women. Early forced marriage is child rape, violence against young girls. The practice is abhorrent and indefensible. We condemn it. Even though some might prefer that we kept quiet. The discomfort of the audience is of small concern, particularly in the context of a crime that calls to heaven for justice. If this body does not act to protect young girls, who will?”
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence