Introduction to Child

Marriage
Child marriage is a harmful practice that robs children of their childhood and
opportunities. It's a violation of human rights and often has long-lasting
negative effects on the young brides.

by Jai Patel
Causes of Child Marriage
Poverty Societal Norms Lack of Education

Economic hardship drives Traditional customs and societal Communities with limited
families to marry off their pressure often force families access to education tend to
daughters for financial stability. into child marriages. practice child marriage more
frequently.
Consequences for the Child Bride

1 Loss of Childhood 2 Health Risks

Child brides are deprived of the chance to They often face serious health risks due to
enjoy a normal childhood due to immediate early pregnancies and childbirth.
adult responsibilities.

3 Educational Disruption 4 Emotional Trauma

Education is usually cut short, limiting the Many child brides suffer from emotional
child bride's future opportunities. distress and trauma due to forced marriage.
Impact on Health and Education
Health Child brides face higher risks during childbirth
and health issues.

Education Marriage often leads to discontinuation of

education, limiting future prospects.
Legal and Human Rights Perspective
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
1 Child marriage violates the right to free and full consent to marriage.

Legal Obligations
2 International laws prohibit child marriage and protect children's rights.

Justice and Equality

3 Legal frameworks aim to ensure social justice and equality for all individuals.
Efforts to End Child Marriage
1 Education and Awareness
Organizations work to educate communities about the harmful impacts of child
marriage.

2 Policy Advocacy
Advocates push for policies and laws that protect children from early marriage.

3 Empowerment Programs
Programs focus on empowering young girls and ensuring they have access to
education and resources.
Success Stories and Interventions

Community Legal Reforms Educational

Engagement Successful initiatives where
Campaigns
Communities coming legal reforms have led to a Efforts to educate and
together to prevent child decrease in child marriage empower young girls have
marriage and support rates. shown promising results in
affected individuals. some regions.
Call to Action

Advocate Support Education Community Involvement

Join the movement to end child Help provide educational Engage communities in
marriage by becoming an opportunities for at-risk girls to conversations and actions to
advocate for change. prevent child marriage. address child marriage.