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What is it? A forced marriage takes place without the full and free consent of one or both parties. Forced marriage can happen to an individual of any gender, age, […]

A U.S. Problem If you are facing or fleeing a forced marriage, or know someone who is, please visit preventforcedmarriage.org to get help. Everyone has the right to choose whether, […]

The ABA’s resolution urges governments at all levels in the U.S. to amend existing laws, or to enact new laws, to prevent forced marriages and to protect individuals facing forced marriage threats.

Inter Press Service, a global news agency that focuses on coverage of marginalized communities,interviewed an expert about Tahirih’s call for a coordinated, federal response to the problem of forced marriage in the United States.

On the occasion of today’s Girl Summit, a gathering of governments, NGOs, and leaders from around the world, the U.S. government failed to issue any commitments to address forced marriage in the US.

What is forced marriage? How is forced marriage different than arranged marriage? We answer the most common questions about this human rights violation in this fact sheet.