Child Rescue Line Prevents 3 Underage Marriages During Eid
The Child Helpline in Egypt successfully thwarted three underage child marriages during Eid al-Adha, through the efforts of the General Protection Department. The helpline received over 3,346 calls and recorded 164 reports, with interventions carried out to prevent the marriages of girls aged between 15 and 17 in the governorates of Minya, Sohag, and Ismailia. Additionally, a 13-year-old girl’s marriage attempt was stopped in Minya, and a case of child abuse involving a 12-year-old girl in Al-Sharqiya was also addressed. These efforts aim to protect children from dangers and violations.
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