Child marriage is still a major issue globally. Let’s understand
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Editor - . February 24, 2025
- . Update: February 24, 2025 7:31 pm
Child marriage is banned under numerous international agreements. Still, there are reports of many child marriages taking place across the globe. This is possible because many countries ban child marriage in principle but permit exceptions under parental consent or religious rules.
Child marriage is often seen as a solution to other problems. During humanitarian crises, child marriage rates are likely to rise as parents believe marriage is going to help secure their daughter’s future by making a husband responsible for economically supporting her.
But child marriage is not a real solution. This practice itself leads to thousands of girls experiencing high levels of sexual, physical and emotional violence. Pregnancy is dangerous for girls. Child brides are often forced to drop out of school.
Child marriage may sound like a distant problem, but in fact it remains a serious threat to girls across the globe. The issue is not limited to developing countries only. It is also taking place in nations like the UK and the US.
