659 Cases Registered Under Child Marriage Act in Gujarat but Nobody Convicted Yet
Unlike in Gujarat, verdicts have been pronounced in 23 cases of 603 reported cases of child marriage in Maharashtra with 580 cases pending from 2013-14.
Unlike in Gujarat, verdicts have been pronounced in 23 cases of 603 reported cases of child marriage in Maharashtra with 580 cases pending from 2013-14.
‘Nepal hosts its first ever Girl Summit with the aim of ending child marriage, an important step towards changing gender relations in the country.
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British Prince Harry graced the occasion, which brought the people from all walks including youth, community members, activists, religious leaders, government officials, diplomats, United Nations and civil society representatives to accelerate momentum around the issue of child marriage.The joint statement said that the MoWCSW has rolled out a special Girls Empowerment Program to end child marriage by 2030.
"The Girl Summit, the first event of its kind in Nepal, is part of the government's commitment to ending child marriage and represents an important step towards changing gender relations in the country and empowering women and girls to unlock their potential," the statement said, reports the Himalayan Times.
Child Marriages Continue to Thrive in Bihar
Fifteen-year-old Anita Kumari's dreams came to a halt when she was forced into the age old custom of child marriage.
Fifteen-year-old Anita Kumari's dreams came to a halt when she was forced into the age old custom of child marriage.
Child Marriages on a Rise, Warns UN
The United Nations Population Fund expects around 140 million child brides between 2011 and 2020.
The United Nations Population Fund expects around 140 million child brides between 2011 and 2020.
Educational Support for Girls Delays Child Marriage In Sub-Saharan Africa: US-Based NGO
In sub-Saharan Africa, more than one in 10 girls are married before the age of 15 and four in ten are married before the age of 18, demonstrates a study.
In sub-Saharan Africa, more than one in 10 girls are married before the age of 15 and four in ten are married before the age of 18, demonstrates a study.
