The Artemisia Project

#SAVE(HER)CHILDHOOD

 

Child, Early and Forced Marriage

 

Young girls whom marry under the age of 18, or before an age of physical maturation, are considered child brides and wives. These girls must assume responsibilities and roles that most are not ready for - both psychologically and physically. More specifically, child brides have a higher likelihood of bearing children themselves at a young age in which their bodies are not prepared. Consequently, child brides are at the highest risk of facing maternal death and injuries due to sexual activities and birth.