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Sep 30, 2024 · The evidence base on child marriage has grown substantially over the past decade and a number of systematic reviews have informed understandings of what works to prevent the practice and improve outcomes for adolescent girls. This evidence paper synthesizes these reviews and a number of high-quality evaluations to provide greater clarity on the effectiveness of specific interventions to prevent child marriage. Published on 30 September 2024
17 hours ago · The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, is a step toward better regulatory alignment. The Bill aims to increase the legal age of marriage for women to 21, aligning it with that of men. This proposed amendment seeks to eliminate gender-based disparities and provide a uniform standard for marriage across genders.
6 days ago · Child marriage is practiced widely in West and Central Africa with established links to several negative outcomes, particularly for girls. Although some reviews on predictors of the practice of child marriage exist, to date no review has focused on the costs and potential benefits to girls who have experienced child marriage.
Sep 12, 2024 · Child marriage is a global issue affecting millions, particularly young girls, with severe consequences for both individuals and societies. Over 650 million women and girls today were married as children, with 12 million more every year.
Sep 17, 2024 · The persistence of child, early, and forced marriages and unions (referred to as child marriage hereafter), defined as any formal marriage or informal union where at least one party is younger than 18 years, has increasingly generated interest from researchers and policy makers.
1 day ago · However, outlawing formal marriage is not sufficient. After Mexico introduced a child marriage ban in 2020, there was an increase in informal unions. In Europe, a UNICEF survey on child marriage in Georgia found that 14% of girls aged 20 to 24 were married before their 18th birthday, despite legislation prohibiting marriage under 18.
3 days ago · Assam On Child Marriage: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday laid emphasis that the state government has taken a major step towards eradicating child marriage with the launch...
