1. Child marriage is defined as marriage before the age of 20 under Nepali law and is considered "child marriage". 2. Child marriage directly ends a child's education and access to opportunities, and increases risks of domestic violence, financial dependence, and inequality. 3. Child marriage legally and socially harmful and can negatively impact the physical, mental, and domestic violence risks for girls in particular. It can also affect childhood development and increase health risks for both mother and baby.