Documents the origins, drivers and prevalence of harmful practices within and across developing and developed countries as well as in humanitarian settings. The publication also highlights their impact on girls' and women's health, well-being and rights throughout their lives, the impact on demographics, and national economies.

This publication documents the origins, drivers and prevalence of harmful practices within and across developing and developed countries as well as in humanitarian settings. It also highlights their impact on girls' and women's health, well-being and rights throughout their lives, the impact on demographics, national economies, development and eventual achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Where relevant, it also highlights the impact on boys.