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NEWS CENTER - If current levels persist, the total number of child brides in Africa will rise from 125 million to 310 million by 2050, according to a UNICEF.
The United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) warns if the measures are not taken,the number brides in Africa can be rise from 125million to 310 million by 2050.

UNICEF announced that one of every three girls are married before 18. The African Union aims to set the minimum age of marriage after the age 18 on the continent.
UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake said "The data is also clear that ending child marriage requires a much sharper focus on reaching the poorest and most marginalized girls,those in greatest need and at greatest risk, with quality education and a host of other protective services. Their lives, and the futures of their communities, are at stake. Each child bride is an individual tragedy. An increase in their number is intolerable."

Children should not be wives

In a statement to the BBC,Chairperson of the African Union Commission Nkosozana Dlamini Zuma said, " Child marriage oppress women. We strongly disagree with to this practice in all countries and we believe that the children should not be wives."

The States should prohibit child marriages

The African Union held the conference in Lusaka, Zambia which continued 2 days. The African Union is reviewing progress in this area and they are trying to persuade the governments to prohibit the chil marriage which eliminates the future of young women. UNICEF said, " The poorest families in Africa think marriage is better than education to ensure the future of their children."

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