Despite a widespread consensus that marriage should be banned for minors, a majority of U.S. states still allow the practice ...

In many communities, it is justified as protection—of a girl’s honor, her family’s reputation, or her economic security. In ...

In honor of New York state government’s decision of marriage equality last month, this week’s New Yorker cover features two beautiful brides gliding down the Brooklyn Bridge hand in hand. We think ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of ...