Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage

Who we are

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership of more than 1500 civil society organisations from over 100 countries committed to ending child marriage and enabling girls to fulfil their potential. 

The strength and passion of Girls Not Brides lies in our member organisations, who are based across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. They work to end child marriage and make sure that all girls around the world can stay in school, stay healthy and have the futures they dream of. 

Their experience, unique understanding and longstanding work with girls and communities affected by child marriage inform the strategy, activities and messaging of our global partnership. 

Our culture and values

Our mission

We know that we are more effective when we work together, and believe that – as a Partnership – we will foster real change in girls’ lives.

Together, we will

• Collaborate to prevent child marriage and support girls who are – or have ever been – married.
• Amplify the voices of girls at risk of child marriage and defend girls’ rights to health, education and the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
• Enhance and strengthen efforts to end child marriage at every level.
• Raise awareness of the harmful impact of child marriage by encouraging open, inclusive and informed discussion at the community, local, national and international level.
• Facilitate learning and coordination between organisations working to end child marriage.
• Mobilise all necessary policy, financial and other support to end child marriage.

Who we are

Girls Not Brides is a global network of more than 1,400 civil society organisations from over 100 countries committed to ending child marriage and ensuring girls can reach their full potential. 

Our members

The strength and passion of Girls Not Brides lies in our member organisations, who are based across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.

They work to end child marriage and make sure that all girls around the world can stay in school, stay healthy and have the futures they dream of.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.