Children's Committee blocks marriage in Nasr City
The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood was able to thwart an early marriage attempt for a 17-year-old girl in the Nasr City neighborhood of Cairo, before the marriage ceremonies could be completed. Dr. Sahar El-Senbaty confirmed that the team intervened after receiving a report through the Child Helpline, leading to the family being summoned by the prosecution, those involved being detained, and commitments being made not to proceed with the marriage until the girl reaches the legal age. This incident is part of the Council's ongoing efforts to protect children from early marriage, which is considered a constitutional and legal violation, threatening children's rights and infringing upon Egyptian laws that prohibit documenting marriages for individuals under 18.
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