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Maeve Bannister

DARK SECRETS: Child bride tragedy holding back girls true potential | Vintage Vibes

About 12 million girls under the age of 18 are married each year across the globe. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

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

Australians are being urged to use the day - October 11 - to reflect on outdated cultural norms, values and gender stereotypes that contribute to inequality.  

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