Testimony on the harms of child marriage
In this video, two girls from Yemen give a first-hand account of how marriage has deeply affected their lives and their hopes, and of how they are coping with and overcoming its harmful effects.
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Child marriage is a violation of human rights. It is a major factor that stops children from growing into healthy adults.
Child marriage affects both boys and girls, but girls are generally more exposed to it, especially in emergencies. In such times, families may marry off their daughters as a way, in their view, to protect them or to relieve themselves of the financial burden that girls represent.