Child marriages around the world
Child marriages
Child and forced marriage (CFM) is a human rights violation and a harmful practice that disproportionately affects women and girls globally, preventing them from living their lives free .
Child marriages around the world
Across the 12 countries where the programme is implemented, these country profiles highlights the country context, strategies and achievements to end child marriage in
Arranged child marriages around the world
The world has committed to the target of ending child marriage by through the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, though many countries remain off-track to meet this goal.
Child marriage: Facts from around the world
Child marriage robs girls of agency and bodily autonomy, often undermining their emotional, sexual and reproductive health.