real life

1 in 9 girls marry before the age of 15. This is what happens to them.

The end of the year is a time for reflection. To think about what we, as a human race, have done well, and what we could do better. This post is going to focus on the latter half of that sentence.

Each year, 14 million girls are forced into child marriages.

This infographic from The Huffington Post reveals some shocking child marriage statistics, providing an overview of how and where women become child brides, and what happens to them once they do.

It’s not an easy read, but it’s an important one. Because, as we express gratitude all of the opportunities that we have been presented with over the past year, we must remember that there are so many women on this planet who cannot say the same.

 

Share this post to raise awareness of child marriages in the developing world.