#28: The Phenomenon of Early Marriage in Iran

In Iran, marrying young has been ingrained in the culture for centuries, with girls able to wed at 13 and boys at 15. This practice might sound astonishing, especially when compared to the international norm of 18.

Alarmingly, in Iran, 3% marry before 15, and 17% before 18. A significant concern is the thousands of children married without official registration, as noted by a member of Iran’s Judicial and Legal Commission.