Child marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult, or another child.
It can affect all genders, but it is often the result of entrenched gender inequality, meaning that girls are disproportionately affected by the practice. Child marriage robs girls and boys of their childhood and threatens their well-being, and it is a violation of human rights.
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