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Child marriage is a marriage or other union in which one or both of the parties are under the age of 18. Child marriage is a violation of children’s rights, and it can have serious negative consequences for the health, education, and well-being of children. Child marriage is most common in developing countries, and it is often driven by poverty, cultural traditions, and lack of access to education. Child marriage can also be a form of gender-based violence, as girls are disproportionately affected by this practice. The United Nations has set a goal to eliminate child marriage by 2030, and many organizations are working to raise awareness of this issue and to provide support and assistance to children who are at risk of being married against their will.
AMMAN – Child marriage has repercussions on human development throughout all stages of women’s lives, according to a recent study by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The study, titled “The cost of child marriage over the life cycle of girls and women”, was published in September 2023. Its findings are…
The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released The 2023 Global Slavery Index reports that there has been a 10 million victim increase in modern slavery/human trafficking (MS/HT) over the last five years. On any given day there are 50 million people living in MS/HT and the world’s wealthiest economies are importing almost US$468 billion worth of…
On the steps of the state Capitol, a powerful and visually striking protest took place. Survivors of forced and child marriages, dressed in white bridal gowns and veils, stood united with their wrists chained together and their mouths taped shut. Their message was clear: California must take action to outlaw child brides and put an…
The story so far: “There are 160 million children waiting for your action. How long will they have to wait?” asked Kinsu Kumar, a survivor of child labour and rights advocate, while speaking at a panel organised on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour. Mr. Kumar started working at the age of six,…
A 17-year-old from Beed district was forced into marriage for the third time in the last four years by her parents. The minor was forcefully married in 2020, and then again in 2022, but she subsequently ran away from the residence of the person she was betrothed. too. On June 7, she was again forced…
(CBS DETROIT) – A Michigan organization is working in Nepal to protect children vulnerable to discrimination and abuse. “It was a challenging trip,” said Heather Williams, the president of Silence Softly Speaks. Her Michigan-based organization works to combat the conditions that lead to human trafficking. In April, Williams traveled to Nepal. “In Nepal, what you…
50 million people are living in conditions of modern slavery — a 25% rise over the last five years, says a new report. According to it, the Group of 20 nations are contributing to this increase, as their trade operations and global supply chains allow for human rights abuses. Among the G20 nations, India tops the…
The problems facing women in Lebanon today have been further complicated by the financial, economic, and social crises that have been affecting the country since 2019. It is therefore not surprising that women were on the frontlines of the so-called Tishreen (October) Revolution in 2019, because their rights were central to these protests. The uprising…
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MSA) requires entities that carry on business in Australia with an annual consolidated revenue of more than AU$100 million to report annually on how they address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains. The Australian government has recently finished consulting on the first three-year review of the…
A 40-year-old man residing in Laxmipur village was taken into custody in Bihar’s Siwan for marrying a minor girl. The mother claimed the accused coerced her into marrying her daughter off due to unpaid debts. The case is being dealt with under the jurisdiction of the Mairwa police station, and the accused has been charged…
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