More broadly, child marriage, or unions that often involve coercion concerning a girl under the age of 18, “remains a ...

Numbers of marriages in China dropped dramatically in 2024. The continuing decline in marriages likely signals further ...

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boosting interest in marriage and baby-making is a pressing concern. China has the second-biggest population in the world at ...

Bhubaneswar: Authorities prevented 8,159 child marriages across the state in the last five years since 2019, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida informed the assembly on Saturday. Responding to a ...

Thailand became the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, with the change taking effect in late ...

Bhubaneswar: Despite ongoing efforts to curb child marriage, Odisha continues to witness a significant number of cases, with 8,159 instances reported over the last six years, according to official ...

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said support for marriage and parenthood is a national priority. In his Budget speech, he announced additional support of up to S$16,000 for large families. Every third ...

Bhubaneswar: A total of 8,159 child marriage cases have been registered in Odisha since 2019, the state government said on Saturday. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR ...