Marriage by the Numbers
Which state has the highest number of child marriages?
Texas
True or False: Most child marriages in the US involve two minors getting married to each other.
False
Who was the first state to make child marriage illegal?
Delaware
What is the percentage of child marriages that involved underaged girls in 2000-2018?
86%
True or False: If you get married before 18, you most likely cannot file for divorce until you turn 18?
True
Which non-profit helps minors escape child marriage?
Unchained at last
How many children where married in the US between 2000-2018?
300,000 children
What are the effects of child marriages?
Destroys health, education, and opportunities in life.
What year were child marriages first banned by a US state?
2018
What is the range of ages of child marriages in the US?
10-17
18 out of 20 women in child marriages experience what kinds of abuse from their spouse?
Emotional, sexual, or physical
How many states have banned child marriages?
13
How many states don’t have a minimum age for child marriages?
5
11 out of 20 women in child marriages experience what kind of abuse from their spouse?
Financial
What organization is trying to stop child marriages?
UNICEF