The reasons behind child marriage are heartbreakingly familiar. And due to COVID-19, we have observed a sharp increase in harmful practices such as early and forced marriage. Young girls should participate and contribute equally in society. If you are a child or know a child in distress, call @Childline India Foundation at 1098. #ENDviolence #OrangeTheWorld #16Days | UNICEF India

Marriage under the age of 18 is legal in all 50 US states. Three survivors share their experiences of what child and forced marriage is really like. | mixed feelings

Every year, there are 5 million girls married under the age of 15. On International Day of the Girl, learn how child marriage, which remains widespread in developing countries, endangers the lives and livelihoods of girls: https://on.cfr.org/2Ean8cj | Council on Foreign Relations