Lao Government Launches National Advisory Group to End Early Marriage
The Lao government has established a National Advisory Group to combat early marriage, partnering with UNICEF and UNFPA. Supported by Australia, the initiative aims to keep girls in school and boost human capital, addressing an estimated US$40 million in annual economic losses caused by early school departure.
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