Delaware signs a bill into law that makes it the first state to limit marriage to individuals age 18 or older, no exceptions. New Jersey follows suit in June. Overall in 2018: nine states enact new laws, including Kentucky and Florida where Tahirih partnered with bold legislative champions, broad-based coalitions, dedicated pro bono lobbyists, and inspiring survivor advocates to achieve historic results.
Tahirih Sparks Exponential Growth in the National Movement to End Child Marriage
Survivor Voices
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Anastasia
I came to the U.S. in the winter of 2006. Life back home in Mexico was tough for me and my family. I dreamt of going to college and graduating but with my family’s economic status, that dream was too costly and impossible.
At least I was able to graduate high school and that is something I am proud of since I was also working at the time to help my family. I was always looking for an opportunity to have a better life as a young woman.June 23, 2023 -
Camila
“I hope my story is helpful to someone else…and can inspire many women to be stronger. We need to help young women identify toxic relationships, so that there are fewer Camilas that go through such difficult things, let alone have our children suffer.”
November 21, 2022
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