Is an End to Child Marriage within Reach?

Tackling child marriage is essential to uphold the rights and well-being of girls worldwide. A new UNICEF data brief "Is an end to child marriage within reach? Latest trends and future prospects," released highlights the growing difficulties faced in the fight against child marriage due to a combination of global crises. This new analysis underscores how the interplay of conflicts, climate shocks, and the persisting effects of COVID-19 are putting the gains made in eliminating child marriage at risk, especially in areas like sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.