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New Study: Child Marriage in 2021 is Worse Than Ever

A new study revealed the shocking frequency of child marriage in the United States. Between 2000 and 2018, nearly...

Outright Bans, Not Patchwork Legislation

Child marriage is a human rights violation. The best way to ensure children are protected is outright bans, not patchwork legislation.

Norm-Based Advocacy in the Fight to End Child Marriage

Norm-based advocacy is used around the world to end child marriage. Read here about the global fight to end this human rights violation.

The Economic Impact of Child Marriage

Read here as we break down how child marriage impacts economic opportunities for the survivors, their families, and their communities.

Clinic Access, Teenage Birth Rates, and Child Marriage

Pregnancy can lead to child marriage and, in some states, provide an exception to child marriage laws. Read on to learn about a 2018 study.

“Between Choice and Obligation”: Marriages in MENASA Communities in the U.S.

Researchers explored the dynamics of forced child marriages in migrant communities in the U.S. Read here as we summarize the findings.

Impact of Child Marriage on Educational Attainment

Impacts of child marriage reach all aspects of a survivor’s life. Here we break down the consequences of child marriage on education.

Study Reveals the Traumatic Psychological Impacts of Child Marriage

Did you know those married as children face an increased risk of serious health conditions? From cancer to heart disease, child marriage...