Child Marriage: A Growing Challenge in Conflict Settings
The practice of child marriage—which is commonly referred to as any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child—is not only a gross violation of human rights but also an impediment to security and development, and a form of gender-based violence that robs children of their childhood. Yet, even today, it remains prevalent worldwide with one in every five girls being tied into a union before reaching the age of 18. As such