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Dec 2023
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Law Society Legal Hero: Child Marriage a...

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Send us a text "When the passion starts to waver, and the novelty wears away, it feels tough, but it's worth it. Keep going." This week we're super excited to be chatting with Shabina Begum, a trailblazing legal professional making waves in the realm of child marriage, gender-based violence, and women's rights. From her early experiences in Bangladesh to ... Show More
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