Child Brides

Abstract

The term “child bride” refers to a girl under the age of 18 who is involved in a formal marriage or informal union. Child marriage with young girls is prevalent in several developing regions of the world, and the practice is regarded as a violation of human rights. The practice is related to adverse health, social, and economic consequences. Many intervention programs have been pursued to curb the practice, albeit with uncertain effectiveness. Girls' access to education, alongside socioeconomic development, is believed to be the most important means to end the practice.