Child and forced marriages are grave violations of the human rights of women and girls. Child marriage involves marrying individuals under 18 years old, while forced marriage occurs without the free and full consent of one or both parties. These practices are prevalent in developing countries and have severe consequences for the well-being of girls and women. Approximately 650 million women and girls worldwide were married as children. Girls are often married at a young age to alleviate financial burdens on their families. Child and forced marriages deprive girls of decision-making power, hinder their education, make them vulnerable to abuse and discrimination, and restrict their participation in social, political, and economic spheres. Child marriage is linked to early pregnancies, high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, and the risk of girls attempting to escape or harm themselves. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, Target 5.3, urges UN member states to end child marriage