The Capital Gazette reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation to protect minors from the harms of child marriage. The article features Donna Pollard, survivor advocate and founder of the nonprofit Survivors Corner, as well as Casey Swegman, Tahirih Forced Marriage Initiative Manager.
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Bill limiting child marriage introduced for sixth time
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Survivor Voices
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Maria
“We can overcome unthinkable situations. Every mother should have the opportunity to fight for justice for themselves and their family. We deserve to be heard and we deserve to be free of violence.”
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Allan
“Looking back, I see that I had the strength and resolve the whole time. Because of trauma, we tell ourselves we can’t do it. But in reality, we have overcome so much, and we will continue to overcome. I’m going to continue pressing forward to reach my dreams.”
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