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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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 -
Brenda
When I was 15 years old, I left my parents’ home in Mexico. I was sexually abused by my stepfather, and I thought I would be safer moving out with […]
November 14, 2022
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