The harmful practice of child marriage is under scrutiny ahead of International Day of the Girl.

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Australians are being urged to use the day - October 11 - to reflect on outdated cultural norms, values and gender stereotypes that contribute to inequality.

Around the world, 12 million girls under the age of 18 are married each year, which equates to one almost every three seconds.

While early and child marriage affects both girls and boys, the impact on girls is much greater and those who grow up in poverty or living through a crisis, conflict o

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