Child Marriage

Iraqi MPs and women’s rights groups have reacted with horror to the Iraqi parliament passing a law permitting children as young as nine years old to marry, with activists saying it will “legalise child rape”. Under the new law, which was agreed yesterday, religious authorities have

As fragile states struggle to provide essential services like healthcare, education, and protection, girls face disproportionate risks. Girls face the dual threat of child marriage and fragility, as conflict, climate change, and economic instability increase their vulnerability to early marriage and rights violation This year’s