Child marriage will take 300 years to wipe out at the current ... - NPR
May 3, 2023 · The world has made headway against the practice of child marriage, but progress has been frustratingly slow, according to a new report by UNICEF. The percentage of women age 20-24 who were...
Fragile gains on reducing child marriage, under threat from ... - UN News
May 2, 2023 · Precious gains to end child marriage in the past decade are also being threatened by the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the analysis warns. It is estimated that the pandemic has already cut the...
Fighting to End Child Marriage in the U.S. | UNICEF USA
Aug 25, 2021 · Child marriage in the U.S. is a human rights violation. UNICEF USA is working to end this practice and protect vulnerable girls across America. New York recently became the sixth state to ban child marriage with no exceptions.
Child marriage: 'I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12' - BBC
It is still unusual for social services to get involved in cases of child marriage, NGOs say, but attitudes appear to be changing among some local leaders.
Ending Child Marriage in the United States: Progress, Lessons …
Nov 6, 2023 · Since this victory, a nationwide movement has emerged, leading to reforms in 34 states that either limit or end child marriage. Of those 34, 10 states have ended child marriage entirely while the other 34 have passed laws to limit child marriage and establish protections for minors who do marry.
Historic Legislation Introduced to Prevent Child Marriage in the …
Aug 2, 2024 · The Child Marriage Prevention Act reflects a commitment to protecting children from the devastating harms of child marriage and aligns the United States with countries leading the global fight against this violation of human rights.
Child marriage annulment in India and the woman who dedicates …
Nov 20, 2021 · In India, child marriages are valid but voidable. Kriti Bharti is working tirelessly to make sure young women know the law that makes it possible for them to leave
10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage due to ... - UNICEF
Mar 7, 2021 · Girls who marry in childhood face immediate and lifelong consequences. They are more likely to experience domestic violence and less likely to remain in school. Child marriage increases the risk of early and unplanned pregnancy, in turn increasing the risk of maternal complications and mortality.
Ending Child Marriage Is Critical for a More Equal Future | TIME
Mar 8, 2023 · Globally, child marriage is one of the biggest threats to girls’ empowerment and education. As the data shows, marrying young has dire consequences: Child brides are more likely to leave...
UNICEF Report: Child Marriage: Latest Trends and Future Prospects
Explore UNICEF's report on trends and forecasts for ending child marriage by 2030. Discover the progress made and the work ahead in protecting children's rights.