Child marriage around the world — tales of heartbreak and of hope.

NOW Senior Correspondent Maria Hinojosa travels around the world for a revealing exploration of early child marriage in developing countries and how people can act locally and globally to solve the problem.

The hour-long special, "Child Brides: Stolen Lives," marks the first time the subject has been documented in a primetime television newsmagazine. Countries visited include Niger, India and Guatemala.

The stakes are high: Child brides typically experience high rates of childbirth complications, HIV infection, partner violence and a cycle of poverty. An estimated 100 million girls will be married over the next 10 years.

In her report, Hinojosa takes viewers on a journey of sorrow, healing and hope, including scenes of an illegal midnight wedding in India, where children as young as three are married. In each country, Hinojosa shares the work of brave community members who are campaigning to end the centuries-old practice of child marriage - sometimes putting their own lives at risk.

NOW online has created a full mini-site devoted to "Child Brides," which includes a short video preview, video profiles of some of the girls, a compelling e-card, a producer's journal and Hinojosa's personal essay. It also will contain guides for sharing and discussing the program in social and classrooms settings.