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UNICEF works to end child marriage, a harmful practice that affects one in five girls globally. Learn about the causes, consequences and solutions of child marriage, and how UNICEF empowers girls and communities to protect their rights.
‘Early marriage’ refers to a marriage/union where a child is deemed an adult under the laws of that country (before the age of 18 or upon marriage). It can also refer to marriages where both partners are over the age of 18 but are unable to freely give consent to the marriage for another reason.
28 lip 2020 · The report covers the progress and challenges of ending child, early and forced marriage worldwide from June 2018 to May 2020. It also includes promising practices and programmes to support affected girls and women.
2 lut 2022 · Child marriage is a human rights violation. Despite laws against it, the practice remains widespread: Globally, one in every five girls is formally married or in an informal union, before reaching age 18.
Plan International works to end child, early and forced marriage and unions globally, supporting girls with education, health, rights and empowerment. Learn about their approach, stories, policy advocacy and regional hubs.
Child marriage – a marriage or union before the age 18 – has a disproportionate impact on girls. It curtails their education, compromises their health, exposes them to violence and traps them in poverty, undermining their prospects and potential.
4 lut 2022 · Learn what child marriage is, why it happens, how common it is, and what are its consequences. Find out the difference between child marriage, early marriage and forced marriage, and how to end this human rights violation.
