Child marriage in Guatemala
In Guatemala, a girl may legally marry as young as 14, and many are married far younger. As a result, many girls marry men much older than themselves and become mothers long before they are physically and emotionally ready.
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The film maker writes that telling the stories of these child brides across barriers of culture and language became a passion and, in the end, a life's work.
The project in Guatemala was carried out in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The film was co-directed by Katie Orlinsky and is presented by UNFPA and VII Photo Agency.