No girl can get used to becoming a mother without having the natural development in their bodies and minds,” she said.

Around the world, girls continue to get married as young as age 12, often to men much older than them, in hope of a better future. A new report, shared exclusively with CNN, provides rare insight into ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Child marriage is still legal in 37 states, according to Girls Not Brides. That’s when one or both people in the marriage are under 18. Thursday, Missouri got one step ...

Child marriage remains a huge threat to girls worldwide. New research from Plan International reveals how this harmful practice puts girls in danger and limits their opportunities.Over 250 girls and ...

Oregon’s 17-year-olds aren’t old enough to vote. Or buy a pack of cigarettes. “But a 17 year old is allowed to go to the chapel and get married,” Sen. Janeen Sollman told a legislative committee ...

Young girls in Iraq who are years away from becoming teenagers could be forced to become wives if a new Shia-backed law passes. The new law would lower a girl’s consent from 18 to age 9. This includes ...

They held hands and their chants of “it's so nice to be here” echoed through the tent before they set about discussing ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Child marriage is still legal in 37 states, according to Girls Not Brides. That’s when one or both people in the marriage are under 18. Thursday, Missouri got one step closer ...