Soaring living costs trigger surge in child marriage and child labour force

Child marriage is increasing in the world's most marginalised communities. Advocates are calling for a holistic approach to address the trend, as new a report by ActionAid shows rising living costs mean many girls and young women are forced to leave school and go out to work.

Fauziya Source: Supplied / ActionAid

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.