How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
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Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
An article detailing how football has empowered young girls in India to resist forced marriages, featuring the story of Nisha Vaishnav and her sister Munna.
An article by BBC News highlighting how football is empowering girls in rural India to resist forced marriage and pursue their dreams.
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