Child Marriage in Sindh: A Political Economy Analysis and Policy Options

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“Child Marriage in Sindh: A Political Economy Analysis and Policy Options,” presents a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to child marriage in Sindh, one of the four provinces of Pakistan. The study was conducted by the Population Council and commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as part of a broader effort to understand and address child marriage in Pakistan.

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