In many countries, child marriage is legal or occurs due to cultural, religious or traditional practices, including gender discrimination and poverty. This leads to forced or coerced marriages that rob children of their childhood, education, health and personal development. (Source: UNICEF)

Here is the why
https://www.soleforafricanchild.org/early-marriages-advocacy/

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