Norway: Action plan against forced marriages
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The Norwegian Ministry of Children and Family Affairs The plan addresses the problem of forced marriages and recommends, among other measures, that steps should be taken to increase the level of knowledge and to provide opportunities for young people breaking out of a difficult family situation.
Submitted on Sat, 06/04/2005 - 00:00
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