Unicef says early marriage constitutes a violation of a girl’s human rights and is advocating national campaigns to raise the legal age of marriage. Although the Afghanistan Constitution forbids the marriage of girls under the age of 16, one study by Unicef shows that between 2000 to 2008, the brides in 43 percent of Afghan marriages were under 16.
Occupying Wall Street gave an expression to a wave of global rage against corporations. Protest inspired by the movement has spread to cities around the world. More than 950 demonstrations against the global financial system have taken place in more than 80 countries now around the world. Tens of thousands of people went on the march in New York, Rome, London, Madrid, Frankfurt, Sydney and Hong Kong. The organizers are aiming for a global response against capitalism and the various austerity measures.
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Semra Eren-Nijhar 