UN Gravely Concerned by an Afghan Taliban Law that Has Provisions on Child Marriage

UN expresses 'grave concern' over horrific rule on child marriage from Taliban regime in Afghanistan

The Taliban government in Afghanistan issued a rule on separation of child brides in marriage, and the United Nations responded by expressing its "grave concern."Afghanistan's justice ministry issued a decree containing several provisions regarding the lawful separation of a married couple but included an order pertaining to girls that had reached puberty.'This situation reinforces structural discrimination and limits women's autonomy in matters…

UN Flags 'Grave Concern' Over Taliban Law Allowing Child Marriage

Women and girls face widespread discrimination in Afghanistan, with laws dictating how they must dress and behave. They are banned from secondary school and universities and from most jobs

U.N. gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The government rejected the accusations, saying the decree follows Islamic law and insisting the country has already banned the forced marriage of girls

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls.