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Coronavirus could put 4 million girls at risk of child marriage

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Deepening poverty, caused by the pandemic, is likely to add further financial burdens onto families, causing them to marry off their daughters early. The closure of school and health care facilities also leaves girls increasingly vulnerable.

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This is the impact of COVID-19 on modern slavery

By Angharad Smith James Cockayne

Economy & Industry

From increasing the likelihood of exploitation such as child labour and marriage, to disrupting the world’s response efforts, here’s how COVID-19 is stalling progress on human rights.