“child-marriage” Charts
Child brides worldwide »
Girls under 18 who get married are not only losing their childhood, they are often socially excluded with limited opportunities…
Too young to wed »
More than 700M women were married before their 18th birthday. Child marriage is an expression of gender inequality, reflecting social…
Child Marriage: Who Is Affected The Most? »
Girls are disproportionately affected by child marriage. These girls are paired off to considerably older men, according to UNICEF.
1 In 3 Child Brides Are In India »
Child marriage is a form of gender inequality and affects girls more than boys, according to UNICEF. India is rampant…
Teen Pregnancy is Not an American Problem »
Over 95% of girls who give birth under the age of 18 live in developing nations. 9 out of 10…
Motherhood in Childhood »
There are an additional 26 countries where between 20% and 30% of of women between the ages of 20 and…