TOH edition: Monday, 12 October 2026 · Humanity & Society
More Girls Can Reach Adulthood Before Marriage: Nepal’s Child Marriage Rate Fell From 37% to 28%
Reported by myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com
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The proportion of young women in Nepal who married before turning 18 fell from 37% in 2014 to 28% in 2024–25, according to a UNICEF brief. The decline shows that child marriage can become less common, although progress has largely stalled among the poorest girls.
Nepal’s progress shows that marriage need not define childhood for as many girls, but reaching the poorest families remains essential to extending that change.
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