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Why Won't the U.S. Stop Child Marriage? Child marriage is a persistent problem, and the United States is far from immune. Most child brides are young girls wed to adult men.

A new study shows that child, early and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) is adapting to the digital age, becoming more hidden and harder to prevent.

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

Senator in 2010 deposition: 13-year-olds can consent to sex U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma testified as part of a civil case into an alleged sexual assault at the Baptist church camp he oversaw that he believed a 13-year-old can consent to sex.

Just throwing this out there for reasons

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I’m a member of the local Zonta club which is gathering items right now for nonprofit agencies in our community who support women and children. There are Zonta Clubs all over the U.S. You can find a club near you at www.zonta.org/Web/Web/Get_...

Children- they are children- there is no such thing as underage girls! Have you ever heard of underage boys? Children!!!

Children- they are children- there is no such thing as underage girls! Have you ever heard of underage boys? Children!!!

Children- they are children- there is no such thing as underage girls! Have you ever heard of underage boys? Children!!!

Child- they are children- there is no such thing as underage girls! Have you ever heard of underage boys? Children!!!

Children- they are children- there is no such thing as underage girls! Have you ever heard of underage boys? Children!!!

California laws are leaving millions of California girls vulnerable to this human rights abuse of Child Marriage. It is a nightmarish legal trap with terrible outcomes. Act today, then Learn more at
Stopchildmarriages.org

Let girls be girls.  How can we celebrate International Day of the Girl, Oct 11, when California law still allows child marriage at ANY age -Ask Governor Newsom to lead the way to make marriage age 18!

Send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/lets...   #EndChildMarriage  #internationaldayofthegirl

Solar power is supporting Indigenous farming methods in Ethiopia Water pumps and lighting systems are helping maintain the Agaw’s way of life, but women remain marginalised in decision making

“When women gain skills in solar technology, they not only maintain the systems but also lead community decisions,” noted Beza Misganaw, a program coordinator at the GJLEO. “This shift ensures sustainability while empowering women as equal actors in the energy transition.”

This administration announces a "review" of the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone—suggesting they may move to reverse regulations that made the pill more available, including by mail. #safeandeffective #reproductiverights

Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to v...

(AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.

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Zonta members build a better world for women and girls. Our values help us drive real change! Learn more and join us. #zontaempowers zontausa.org/membership/

More than 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience sexual violence. Community-based sexual assault programs are seeing historic demand but lack the resources to meet it. Urge your local representatives to support survivors' programs with the Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act. vtr.vc/tqH5j2

The Trump Administration Is Making All of Our Jobs More Dangerous That’s very bad news in a country where a worker died on the job every 99 minutes in 2023.

Op-Ed: "Thanks to the anti-worker, anti-regulatory actions Trump and his enablers in Congress are forcing through, our jobs may become even more dangerous. That’s very bad news in a country where a worker died on the job every 99 minutes in 2023."

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UN Special Procedures Coordination Committee strongly condemns the US Govt sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese @franceskalbs.bsky.social & calls on all States, Human Rights Council & int'l community to act decisively to condemn this unjustified attack.
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In early 2025, Arizona lawmakers introduced HB 2528, a bill that would raise the minimum marriage age to 18, with no exceptions, thereby eliminating all marriages involving minors. As of March 2025, the bill is still pending in the legislature.

@desantis et al: Florida still allows child marriage: legalized pedophilia, as its older men marrying under aged girls- makes it all legal?!? Make it stop! #endchildmarriage Www.stopchildmarriages.org

Stop Child Marriages USA - Stop Child Marriages Stop Child Marriages in the USA. 35 States still permit child marriage in 2025 - too many girls are wed in the US - by ZontaUSA and UNICEF USA EndChildMarriage

So many seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to their own state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for pedophiles! 35 states still allow child marriage in 2025! Let’s fix this. @unicefusa.org Unchainedatlast #endchildmarriage www.stopchildmarriages.org

So many seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to their own state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for pedophiles! 35 states still allow child marriage in 2025! Let’s fix this. @unicefusa.org Unchainedatlast #endchildmarriage www.stopchildmarriages.org

Stop Child Marriages USA - Stop Child Marriages Stop Child Marriages in the USA. 35 States still permit child marriage in 2025 - too many girls are wed in the US - by ZontaUSA and UNICEF USA EndChildMarriage

So many seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to their own state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for pedophiles! 35 states still allow child marriage in 2025! Let’s fix this. @unicefusa.org Unchainedatlast #endchildmarriage www.stopchildmarriages.org

So many seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to their own state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for pedophiles! 35 states still allow child marriage in 2025! Let’s fix this. @unicefusa.org Unchainedatlast #endchildmarriage www.stopchildmarriages.org

Stop Child Marriages USA - Stop Child Marriages Stop Child Marriages in the USA. 40 States still permit child marriage in 2023 - too many girls are wed in the US - by ZontaUSA and UNICEF USA EndChildMarriage

So many from both sides seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to their own states still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for caught pedophiles! 35 states still allow child marriage. Learn more www.stopchildmarriages.org unicefusa @zontausa @unchainedatlast

Stop Child Marriages USA - Stop Child Marriages Stop Child Marriages in the USA. 40 States still permit child marriage in 2023 - too many girls are wed in the US - by ZontaUSA and UNICEF USA EndChildMarriage

Alaska still allows child marriage! You seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to your state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for caught pedophiles! @unicefusa @zontausa @unchainedatlast.
www.stopchildmarriages.org
#endchildmarriage #childmarriage

Stop Child Marriages USA - Stop Child Marriages Stop Child Marriages in the USA. 40 States still permit child marriage in 2023 - too many girls are wed in the US - by ZontaUSA and UNICEF USA EndChildMarriage

Your state still allows child marriage! You seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to your state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for caught pedophiles! @unicefusa @zontausa @unchainedatlast.
www.stopchildmarriages.org
#endchildmarriage #childmarriage

California still allows child marriage! You seem to care so much about pedophiles, yet turn a blind eye to your state still allowing child marriage- a get out of jail free card for caught pedophiles! @unicefusa @zontausa @unchainedatlast.
www.stopchildmarriages.org/ca
#endchildmarriage

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WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN
RIGHTS

Spelled from the windows of the U.S. State Department, July 11th. A quiet defiance.

Because only solidarity, strength, and resistance can hold the line against rising fascism. 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪 Dhare widely!