Women who married as children tell how it has disrupted their lives. But they’re optimistic that with social norms changing, life will be better for their daughters.
Embassy Photo: Bea Vongdouangchanh
Archana Singh was married at age 13 and had two children by the time she was 17. She says her daughter wants be a doctor.
Bea Vongdouangchanh Published: Wednesday, 04/09/2014 12:00 am EDT Last Updated: Wednesday, 04/09/2014 6:05 pm EDT
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