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Child rescue halts marriage of two girls in Sohag and Qena
The General Child Protection Department, in coordination with Child Protection Units in Sohag and Qena, successfully thwarted two marriage attempts involving two 15-year-old girls who had not yet reached marriage age. This effort is part of the government’s initiatives to safeguard children from early marriage, violence, and exploitation. The department received two reports: one from Sohag regarding an attempt to marry a girl to an adult man aged 33, and another from Qena following the death of the girl’s mother, at a time when her mother was planning to marry her to a relative. The cases were referred to the Public Prosecution, which initiated legal procedures. Authorities confirmed that the Civil Status Law prohibits the registration of marriage contracts for individuals under 18 years old. The council urged citizens to promptly report any attempts of child marriage through the Child Helpline (16000) or WhatsApp (01102121600), to ensure the protection of children’s rights and prevent them from being exposed to harm.
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