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, Governor Newsom has the power to protect vulnerable minors, promote gender equality, and pave the way for a brighter, safer future for all.
Leave a personal message for Governor Newsom asking for his support to step up efforts to ensure a ban on child marriage for those under 18. We will hand your messages over directly to his office.