Child marriage is a human rights violation. The child marriage is a form of forced marriage as the girls are not legally competent to agree to such unions. The practice remains widespread, in part because of persistent poverty and gender inequality. Child marriage threatens girls’ lives and health, and it limits their future prospects. Girls pressed into child marriage often become pregnant while still adolescents, increasing the risk of complications in pregnancy or childbirth. These complications are a leading cause of death among older adolescents in developing .