In many communities, it is justified as protection—of a girl’s honor, her family’s reputation, or her economic security. In ...

Modern technology is allowing girls to choose their own partners but some remain vulnerable to child marriage to escape hardship.

As the world marks International Day of the Girl on October 11, Plan International, the leading global expert on girls’ rights, warns of a dangerous evolution in child marriage. A new report finds ...

Despite a widespread and growing consensus that child marriage should be banned, a majority of U.S. states still allow the practice.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs. Since 17-year-old Rehana was a ...