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14 de feb. de 2022 · Marriage before the age of 18, often referred to as child marriage, is a violation of human rights that hinders educational attainment and literacy and may increase the likelihood of living in poverty in adulthood [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ].
Child marriage is a harmful practice that affects millions of girls worldwide, depriving them of their rights and opportunities. Learn how UNICEF works to end child marriage through education, empowerment and advocacy.
14 de feb. de 2022 · Child marriage, defined as marriage before 18 years of age, is a violation of human rights and a marker of gender inequality. Growing attention to this issue on the global development agenda also reflects concerns that it may negatively impact health.
• Child marriage is a harmful practice detrimental to girls’ well-being and in violation of their rights • It is becoming less common. Still, it affects 650 million girls and women around the world, and global progress is not fast enough to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of eliminating child marriage by 2030
What are the consequences of child marriage? Early pregnancy is one of the most dangerous causes and consequences of this harmful practice. Girls married early are more likely to experience violence, abuse and forced sexual relations due to unequal power relations. They are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (including HIV).
20 de sept. de 2010 · both quantitative and qualitative, in which child marriage was one primary exposure or outcome; (b) studies that described at least one of the following: prevalence of child marriage, drivers, consequences, interventions, or experiences of child brides; (c) studies conducted in a low or middle-income country (using the
Child marriage often compromises a girl’s development by resulting in early pregnancy and social isolation, interrupting her schooling, limiting her opportunities for career and vocational advancement and placing her at risk of domestic violence.
