Tell Prime Minister Turnbull: Help End Child Marriage

Did you know that childbirth is a leading cause of death for girls aged 15-19?

Child marriage is one reason why young girls around the world are getting pregnant before their bodies are ready – and that's why childbirth is a leading cause of death for girls aged 15-19.

Girls make up half the population but still suffer great injustices, even here in Australia. 41,000 girls around the world are robbed of their childhood every day through child marriage. It is mostly girls that marry as children – In Niger, this is a problem that only 5% of boys have to face, compared to 40% of girls.

Our Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is a man who can lead Australia and the global community to make it clear that we expect equal rights for boys and girls. Ask our Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull to stand by Australia's commitment to stand by our commitment to girls by ending harmful practices like child marriage, and use Australian aid to help girls can stay in school and reach their full potential.

Girls have the right to an education – which isn't happening when many are married before they're 15. Sign this petition and help Plan International demand equal rights for girls.