Early marriage and women’s empowerment: the case of child-brides in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Women, especially those who marry as children, experience various forms and degrees of exclusion and discrimination. Early marriage is a harmful traditional practice that continues to affect millions around the world. Though it has declined over the years, it is still pervasive i...

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Main Authors: Mikyas Abera, Ansha Nega, Yifokire Tefera, Abebaw Addis Gelagay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12914-020-00249-5