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Here are two seemingly unrelated facts: Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries when it comes to the effects of climate change. Around 30% of girls in Bangladesh are married before their 15th birthday. Hidden Connections is a 20 minute documentary revealing how these two facts are intertwined.
To learn more about climate change and child marriage in Bangladesh visit: http://www.takepart.com/hidden-connections . "Hidden Connections" is a joint production of the Thomson Reuters Foundation and TakePart.