Early child marriage in Pakistan: teenage girls forced to marry
Pakistan has the sixth highest absolute number in the world of women married or in a union before the age of 18: 1,821,000. This video looks at child marriage in the country.
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Child marriage means marriage before the age of 18. It is widespread in Pakistan and is linked to violence by husbands. It affects girls far more than boys.
The practice is highest in Sindh province. It is reported to be more common in rural areas, and it happens most often in low-income households where education is minimal.