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On Thursday, UNICEF released a report saying that there are 125 million girls in Africa who are child brides. And the number is expected to increase…
Many child brides are subjected to rape and beatings. Village families receive as much as $600 to sell their daughters. For the most part, it is simply a tradition. These young women often live lives of violence and poverty. Their futures are bleak, and they are highly at risk of HIV. UNICEF is demanding stronger efforts to end it.
Known for its luxury resorts, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultural heritage, Spain attracts millions of tourists each year. But hidden within this allure lies a harrowing secret, reports The Sun. Due to its language and location, Spain has become a key destination and transit hub for women lured from Latin America and Africa and trafficked into Europe. Trapped in a cycle of debt, forced into relentless sex work, and confined to squalid conditions, these
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