Africa

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2012

Out of wedlock, into school: combating child marriage through education

In this report, Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, explains how child marriage can lead to a life of poverty, illiteracy and powerlessness for girls. Brown challenges the international community to take urgent action to end child marriage.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2011

Programs to address child marriage: Framing the problem

Child marriage violates girls’ human rights and adversely affects their health and well-being. While age at marriage is increasing in most regions of the developing world, early marriage persists for large populations.