Child Marriage in Iraq

A young Iraqi woman shares her story of being sold into marriage at age 11, facing abuse and exploitation, and working as a sex worker in Erbil. Proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law could legalize marriage for girls as young as 9, raising concerns about child marriage and exploitation.

Child Marriage Laws in the U.S.

Child marriage is still legal in some U.S. states, allowing for devastating ceremonies that trap young people in abusive relationships. Advocates are working to end child marriage nationwide.