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It is crucial to recognize child marriage as a severe violation of human rights and to work collectively to eradicate this practice. The Current United Nations report state that we will need more 300 years to #EndChildMarriage if current trends persist. Little progress has been made in the past years, but multiplied sustained efforts are needed to protect the rights and well-being of girls around the World. #empoweringgirls #educategirls UNICEF Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage Education 2030 UN Girls Inc.

#ForcedMarriage is a complex issue involving individuals being forced to marry or stay married against their will, recognized as a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based and honour-based violence. The "#NEVER_EASY"— Enhancing response and support to victims of forced marriage" best practice booklet outlines the challenges and necessary responses to address this issue effectively. One standout example is ViA (Associació Valentes I Acompanyades), a Catalonian NGO established in 2014 to combat forced marriages and a member of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage. ViA provides material assistance, emotional and psychological support, and educational empowerment, directly assisting around 40 women and girls annually. They also raise awareness in local schools, aiming to strengthen young people's self-confidence and autonomy. Former clients who have recovered now mentor current beneficiaries, creating a supportive cycle of empowerment. Learn more in the "#NEVER_EASY" best practice booklet: https://lnkd.in/gNvc9yZ5 #EndForcedMarriage #HumanRights #Empowerment #Education #VictimSupport #CommunitySupport #FinAlMatrimonioForzado #NoAlMatrimonioTemprano #SDG5 #noésno #novull #noestemsoles #volemllibresnomarits

Keeping children in School is the most fulfilling moment. Young people have dreams which must be supported for them to realize them. By ending child marriage, we shall be promoting #SDG5 Child marriage continues to rob young girls of their childhood. Each year, 12 million girls are married off globally before celebrating their 18th birthday. We need a multi sectoral approach / intervention to End this sexual violence against young girls. Because issues which force girls into early marriages cut across. Let's #EndChildMarriage together #TowardsZeroChildMarriage together let's promote #SGD5. Let's achieve #SDG4 by supporting girls to Keep in school through creating an enabling environment for them to acquire quality education. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage St Andrew's College, Dublin EF Education First Students Against Child Marriage Child Marriages Zero UNESCO

Education is possibly one of the most crucial aspects of fighting gender-based violence. Educating boys and girls from a young age on what is right and wrong means they can separate harmful cultural beliefs from positive ones. This is so essential. Girls education is often not valued as much as it should be. However, this limits a women’s ability to forge a life other than marriage and have the tools to speak up. #womenseducation #womensafehouse #womensrights #nigeria #breakthesilence #earlymarriage

Legal Age of Marriage: Establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage. Penalties and Enforcement: Imposing strict penalties for those who facilitate or participate in child marriages, including parents, religious leaders, and community members. Support Systems: Creating support systems for girls who escape child marriages, including access to education, healthcare, and legal assistance. By prohibiting child marriage, more girls will have the opportunity to stay in school, which is crucial for their personal development and future economic prospects.

Child marriage severely harms girls and exposes them to various human rights violations. It impedes their right to education, as marriage often entails being forced to drop out of school to assume adult responsibilities. This lack of education perpetuates a cycle of poverty, limiting girls’ opportunities for personal development and financial independence. In this piece, Divya Srinivasan, Global Lead for End Harmful Practices at Equality Now, writes that some progress in reducing child marriage has been achieved in Eastern and Southern Africa. However, progress is too slow as the prevalence rate has only reduced from 39% to 32% over the past 25 years, while other regions have made much faster progress. At the current trajectory, it is estimated that child marriage in the region won’t end until 2240. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4KnKWnw #EndChildMarriage #18NoExceptions #EndFGM #womensrightsarehumanrights #SADCModelLaw

बाल विवाह: एक बड़ी समस्या #childmarriageinhindi #एक #बड #बल #ववह #समसय #ChildMarriage #EndChildMarriage The Issue of Child Marriage: An Urgent Problem Child marriage has been a long-standing practice in various parts of the world for centuries, involving the marriage of a child, often a young girl, before they reach the age of 18. This practice is a clear violation of human rights and poses significant risks to the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the child involved. In this article, we will delve into the issue of child marriage, exploring its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Root Causes of Child Marriage There are various factors that contribute to the prevalence of child marriage in many societies. Some of the primary causes include: 1. Poverty: Families in impoverished conditions may view marrying off their child as a means to reduce financial burdens and ensure their welfare. 2. Tradition and cultural norms: In certain communities, child marriage is deeply ingrained in tradition and considered a cultural norm. 3. Gender inequality: In societies where girls are seen as inferior to boys, parents may marry off their daughters at a young age to preserve their honor and safety. 4. Lack of access to education: Girls who are deprived...

🌍 Child marriage carries a heavy burden, impacting not just the children involved, but our entire society. This harmful practice robs children of their right to a carefree childhood, quality education, and a promising future. 👧📚 It perpetuates a cycle of poverty and inequality, forcing young brides to abandon dreams, becoming financially dependent instead. 💔 Their aspirations sacrificed on the altar of tradition. 🌱 The burden of child marriage extends to health, endangering young brides and their unborn children due to their bodies not being fully developed. 🤰 This poses serious risks that ripple through generations. Socially, child marriage perpetuates gender disparities, impeding progress and denying girls the chance to thrive as empowered individuals. 👩🎓👩⚕️ 🌟 Society bears this weight too, as child marriage stifles economic growth by limiting the potential of half its population. 🚫📉 Breaking free from this burden demands a collective effort: education, awareness, and legal reforms. By saying NO to child marriage, we pave the way for a brighter future where every child can flourish, unburdened by the chains of early marriage. 💪🌈 #EndChildMarriage #EmpowerGirls #ChildMarriageAwareness #BreakTheBurden #EmpowerChildhood #QualityEducationMatters #PromisingFutures #CycleOfPoverty #InequalityEndsHere #DreamsNotTraditions #FinancialDependence #AspirationsSacrificed #HealthRiskAlert #RippleEffect #GenerationHealth #EmpowerHerHealth #GenderEqualityNow #ThriveAsOne #EducatedEmpowerment #KnowledgeIsPower #EqualOpportunity #SocietalImpact #EconomicGrowthMatters #UnleashPotential #SayNoToChildMarriage #ProgressOverTradition #EducationForChange #StandUpForRights #SupportEmpowerment #BreakingTheCycle #BrighterFuturesAhead #EmpowermentJourney #CreatingChangeTogether #EmpowerSociety #ChampionEquality #LiberateYouth #BreakChains #NoToEarlyMarriage #FutureLeadership #EmpowerTomorrow #EndInjustice #ChildrenDeserveBetter #ChangeStartsNow #GenderEmpowerment #AwarenessForChange #JusticeForChildren #BreakingBarriers #EmpowermentMovement #BuildingBrightFutures #BreakingTraditions #EqualityNow #EmpowerTheNextGen Indian Society of Professional Social Work Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research, Jamia Millia Islamia Children Research International Marriage Counseling and therapy center KB CHILD EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT NGO AMUDOSW Placement Cell DSSW Placement Cell Jamia Millia Islamia Social Work Today

Eliminate Child Marriage Day, observed annually on December 4th, stands as a global initiative dedicated to eradicating the deeply rooted issue of child marriages. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to protect the rights and well-being of millions of children worldwide who are forced into marriages against their will. Child marriage perpetuates cycles of poverty, robs young individuals of their childhood, and poses serious threats to their health and education. Organizations, activists, and communities unite on this day to raise awareness, advocate for policy changes, and work towards enforcing laws that safeguard children from this harmful practice. By fostering dialogue and mobilizing resources, Eliminate Child Marriage Day aims to create a world where every child can grow up free from the shackles of early and forced marriages, empowering them to realize their full potential.

#Africa's Women's Day In patriarchal societies, the supremacy of males dominates the different social arenas, and women are rendered vulnerable due to their structurally inferior social position. #Ethiopia Young Lives - An International Study of Childhood Poverty argues that intra-household, social-institutional and individual factors intertwine to shape young women’s agency towards bargaining power in differing areas of their lives.  #Marriage #Parenthood Read Here - https://loom.ly/tWhO1qA