According to Article 1 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child put into effect by the United According to Article 1 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child put into effect by the United Nations, every individual up to the age of 18 is considered a child. Child marriage refers to the type of forced marriage between a child, under the age of 18, to an adult or a child. It is possible to state the causes of child marriages as gender inequality, family honor, domestic pressure, traditions, misinterpretation of religious information, migration, and economic reasons. Contrary to general belief, child marriages happen in our country and many parts of the world, including developed countries. The probability of being married at an early age, especially for girls living under fragile conditions, is twice as high as the world average. Child marriage has short-term and long-term negative effects on girls who are forced to get married. Child marriage, which exposes children to sexual, physical, and psychological violence, also interrupts the education life of children and increases the risk of early pregnancy. This situation causes complications for child and maternal health and the risk of death. Within the scope of this study, first of all, a conceptual framework was drawn about child marriages. Then, the data in UNICEF’s 2023 child marriage report were discussed, national and international legal regulations were included. Finally, the situation in the world regarding the issue of child marriages was discussed and the study was completed with the conclusion and recommendations.