Egypt’s Child Protection Council Intervenes Over Marriage of Girl, 15, to Man, 41

Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood has intervened to protect a 15-year-old girl after her father arranged her informal marriage to a 41-year-old man in Dakahlia governorate.

The case took place in the Stamoun district. The girl was married through an “urfi” arrangement, an informal form of marriage outside official registration.

The council’s intervention followed the marriage arranged by the girl’s father. The information provided did not specify what protective measures had been taken.

No further details were available about the girl’s current circumstances or any legal action involving her father or the man.