Too Young to Wed

Across the developing world, millions of girls are forced to marry before they are 15 years old. The dowry may be paid by the groom's family, but the real price is paid by the girls, their children and society at large, CGD senior fellow Ruth Levine writes in blog comment on a compelling feature article in the New York Times. CGD and the International Center for Research on Women host a panel discussion with women from Ethiopia and Senegal on how the U.S. and other rich countries can help. Learn More