The Zonta Club of Corvallis is dedicated to bringing awareness to and advocating on issues related to human rights and gender equality.  

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The Advocacy committee is currently working to end child marriage around the world. In 2019, most U.S. states still allow child marriage, depriving children – mainly girls – of fundamental human rights. The impact of child marriage is devastating. Click here to learn more. 

 

Learn more about 16 inspiring activists working to end child marriage around the world. 

 

This NBC article provides more information about child marriage in the US. 

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Read more about Zonta's efforts to end child marriage. 

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