Ariana: This study is unique, it not only builds on previous studies, but looks at child marriage in Afghanistan from various angles, providing hence a comprehensive picture of this practice,” Minister of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled Faizullah Zaki said. The report findings showed that the security situation, poverty, deeply embedded beliefs and social norms put Afghan girls at a disadvantage. The phenomenon of child marriage in Afghanistan is not unique to the country, nor even to South Asia. Click here to read more (external link).