A bill that would pioneer protections for girls at risk of child marriage has just been introduced in the Virginia General Assembly.

A bride and groom who are 15 and almost 40… Why are judges letting children marry adults in the United States?

In the United States today, thousands of children under 18 have recently taken marital vows — mostly girls married to adult men, often with approval from local judges.

A determined advocate for immigrant women and girls with a rich history of service at Tahirih has been recognized for her role in a pioneering campaign to end forced marriage in the United States.

Jaha’s journey has been transformative, not just for her, but for me. I am humbled to see someone so young leading us all as we fight for equality for girls and women.

“There was nowhere safe in my country for me,” she says. “I fought for 12 years.” Read Camille’s remarkable story of survival.

Healing from violence. Celebrating resiliency. Redefining honor. Learn more about the powerful themes of “Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S.”