UNICEF : Marriage of a child is a violation of that child 's rights . Judge said girl could petition ` ` once she reaches puberty , '' relative tells her . Girl 's father arranged her marriage to a 47-year - old to settle debts , she says . The appeals court in Riyadh will now take up the case again and a hearing is scheduled for next month , according to the relative . Girl 's mother says she will continue to protect daughter 's rights .
UNICEF : Marriage of a child is a violation of that child 's rights . Judge said girl could petition ` ` once she reaches puberty , '' relative tells her . Girl 's father arranged her marriage to a 47-year - old to settle debts , she says . Girl 's mother says she will continue to protect daughter 's rights .