Child marriage is a human rights abuse. It constitutes a grave threat to young girl's lives, health and future prospects. It can lead to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and in developing countries these are the main causes of death among 15-19 year-old girls. It makes girls being exposed to sexually transmitted infections. Marriage can mean the end of education, can set aside her chances of a vocation or career, and can steal from her foundational life choices.
The extend and geographic distribution of child marriage
- In 41 countries, the prevalence of child marriage is 30 per cent or more.
- Despite gains in selected countries (Ethiopia, Nepal, Bolivia and etc.), little progress has been made in preventing CM.
- Girls who are poor, have little or no education and live in rural areas are most likely to marry or enter into union before age 18.
- Adolescents 15-19 years of age not only have lower use of contraception but also high levels of demand not satisfied for contraception.
- worldwide, 142 million girls will be married in the next decade
- by 2030, the number of child bribes marrying each year will have grown from 14.2 in 2010 to 15.1 million, that is over 14 per cent if current trends continue
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