Why is child marriage still allowed in some countries?

Islam forbids Child marriage however there is a difference between what a child and an adult is in different cultures. In rural Morocco, a girl and a boy become a woman and a man when they reach puberty. read more

At its heart, child marriage is rooted in gender inequality and the belief that girls and women are somehow inferior to boys and men. Child marriage is a complex issue. Poverty, lack of education, cultural practices, and insecurity fuel and sustain the practice. read more

But child marriage also hurts countries’ economies. It damages social and economic development and leads to a cycle of poverty between generations. And yet, at least 117 countries around the world allow it to happen, according to the Pew Research Center. read more