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The studies reviewed in this paper clearly show the presence of linkages between sociocultural gender norms, son preference, sex selection, sex-ratio imbalance and child marriage. The studies point to a relationship between polygamy and child marriage, intersected by experienced (or feared) poverty.
- Child Marriage - UNICEF DATA
Child marriage is an egregious violation of every child’s...
- Child marriage | UNICEF
Child marriage is often the result of entrenched gender...
- Child Marriage - UNICEF DATA
First, they likely underestimate the full prevalence of child marriage in the United States, both because they do not include children below the age of 15 who are legally allowed to marry in some states and because censoring occurs at the time of the interview.
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Child marriage is an egregious violation of every child’s right to reach her or his full potential. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) enshrine a target to eliminate this practice by 2030. The practice of child marriage has continued to decline around the world.
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Child marriage triggers severe negative health effects in victims of child marriage and their subsequent offspring. The risk of death spikes for individuals who are victims of child marriage.
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Child marriage triggers severe negative effects for its victims, their subsequent offspring, and society as a whole. These consequences include death, serious health issues, violence, and
• 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
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Feb 14, 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.
