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Before Bloom

Before Bloom

Indramayu, Indonesia — Many of her friends attending college, but Mimin spends her days raising her 1-year-old daughter.
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A Message from Survivor

A Message from Survivor

Culture remains a significant factor in child marriage in Indonesia. Waskenih married at 14 because she should not refuse the first…
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[Timeline] 45 Years of Child Brides

[Timeline] 45 Years of Child Brides

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Videos
[360 Video] Economic Factor Behind Child Marriage

[360 Video] Economic Factor Behind Child Marriage

Several studies in Indonesia have found that child marriage is driven by culture, lack of education, and poverty.
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[Time-Lapse Video] Education Factor Behind Child Marriage

[Time-Lapse Video] Education Factor Behind Child Marriage

Several studies in Indonesia have found that child marriage is driven by culture, lack of education, and poverty.
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A Story from Child Bride

A Story from Child Bride

As young as 16, just after graduating from junior high school, she got married. Her parents wanted to avoid extramarital pregnancy, a big…
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