Child marriage in Sudan

Highlights

Child marriage is a violation of fundamental human rights and robs children of their childhood. The practice that affects girls disproportionately, compromising their development, often resulting in early pregnancy and social isolation, and impairs their ability to pursue educational and vocational training opportunities, continues.

UNICEF efforts are supporting the government strengthen child protection systems to address the various forms of violence that children experience as well as reach the most vulnerable children with quality and appropriate care and protection services. 

The snapshot shows the prevalence of child marriage in the different states of Sudan.