# One in five girls still married before 18 - UNICEF

> The figures were released in a message marking the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, 2026, under the theme “End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights!”

- Published: 2026-10-12T06:32:46.993Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T06:32:46.993Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: International Day of the Girl Child, UNICEF, families and communities

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