Document #2140161

CSW – Christian Solidarity Worldwide (Author)

CSW welcomes criminalisation of child marriages in Punjab

https://www.csw.org.uk/2026/04/30/press/6794/article.htm

ecoi.net description:
Punjab province: Legal age for marriage for girls raised from 16 to 18; CSW sees important step towards preventing abduction, forced conversion and forced marriage of Christian and Hindu girls 
Country:
Pakistan
Source:
CSW – Christian Solidarity Worldwide (Author)
Published:
30 April 2026
Original link:
https://www.csw.org.uk/2026/04/30/press/6794/article.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Available on ecoi.net since:
13 May 2026
Document ID:
2140161

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