Japan in an effort to end children's marriages

Japan has joined the world campaign that is under way in an effort to stop the marriage of children.

Change of law has been proposed in Japan, where it requires that the age of 18 be the minimum marriage for both boys and girls. Currently, 20 - year - olds can marry without their parents ' permission, but with their parents' permission, boys can marry 18 and girls at 16.

The marriage of children- marriages committed before the age of 18, all over the world are related to girls who drop out of school, risking living in poverty and being victims of family violence.

Japan plays an important role in trying to stop the practice of early marriage. The Japanese government is one of the biggest contributors in many countries through funds to combat this phenomenon. Japan too faces this problem.