Child Marriage & International Human Rights Norms According to the United Nations (UN) Population Fund, child marriage can be defined as a formal marriage or informal union that takes place prior the age of 18. Child marriage is also viewed as synonymous with forced marriage, given that the marriage “involves either physical or emotional pressure” and that “children lack the choice or capacity to give their full
Child Marriage & International Human Rights Norms According to the United Nations (UN) Population Fund, child marriage can be defined as a formal marriage or informal union that takes place prior the age of 18. Child marriage is also viewed as synonymous with forced marriage, given that the marriage “involves either physical or emotional pressure” and that “children lack the choice or capacity to give their full