The United Nations Population Fund is using the occasion of the first International Day of the Girl Child (celebrated October 11) to draw attention to the horrendous practice of child marriage through a special photographic and video presentation from award-winning photographer, Stephanie Sinclair. The video and stories from the girls are simply jaw-dropping.

Even though its a bit longer than the average YouTube download, it's worth it. Watch it below.

Child bride marriages are practised in some 50 countries throughout the world. Some girls are so young they hold onto their toys during the wedding ceremony!

Join the UNPA to prevent 142 million girls from becoming child brides over the next 10 years at www.tooyoungtowed.org/