Sierra Leone has officially banned child marriage, marking a significant milestone in the fight against this harmful practice. President Julius Maada Bio signed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law in a ceremony attended by dignitaries, including first ladies from Cape Verde and Namibia. The new law introduces severe penalties for violations, including jail terms and fines, aiming to protect the rights and futures of young girls across the nation. This move has been widely celebrated as a crucial step towards ensuring gender equality and improving the lives of girls in Sierra Leone, where child marriage has been a pervasive issue.
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