Child marriage is a heartbreaking reality that continues to affect millions of girls worldwide. Progress to ban it has been made in many U.S. states, but California remains without comprehensive legislation ─ every year, 8,000 under-age children in California are entered into marriage.
When girls are forced into child marriage it puts their health, safety, education, and futures at risk. We can change this. By establishing a legal minimum age of 18 for marriage, California has the power to protect vulnerable minors, promote gender equality, and pave the way for a brighter, safer future for all.
Sign the petition for the State of California to ban child marriage and protect every child. Add your name.