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June 16, 2022 News Release

Africa: End Rights Abuses Against Girls

Ban Child Marriage; Allow Pregnant Students in School; Ensure Free Education

A 16-year-old girl who is pregnant stands in the hallway of her residence in Mbare township in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 2021.
February 15, 2022 Dispatches

Nigeria’s Kano State Needs Child Protection Law

Rights Organizations Demand Action

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January 28, 2022 Statement

Human Rights Watch Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee in Advance of its Review of Egypt

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January 17, 2022 Report

Nigeria: Child Marriage Violates Girls’ Rights

States Should Urgently Adopt Laws to Enforce Child Rights Act

A woman protests against underage marriage, Lagos, Nigeria. 
January 13, 2022 News Release

Nepal: The Authorities are Failing to Protect Citizens

Response to Covid-19 Chaotic and Inadequate, While Impunity Undermines Rule of Law

Nepalese women’s rights activists rallying in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on February 12, 2021, to call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women.
December 17, 2021 Dispatches

Some Progress for Children Despite Pandemic’s Toll

Ten Points to Celebrate from 2021

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, demonstrates with others in front of the Standard and Chartered Bank during a climate protest in London, England, October 29, 2021
November 11, 2021 Report

Afghanistan Facing Famine

UN, World Bank, US Should Adjust Sanctions, Economic Policies

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September 24, 2021 Commentary

Nigerian States Should Protect Girls by Ending Child Marriage

A woman protests against child marriage in Lagos, Nigeria.
August 6, 2021 Dispatches

Ensure Justice for Zimbabwe’s Child Brides

Investigate Girl’s Murder, Protect Children from Abuse

A group of child brides at Annandale farm, Shamva, Mashonaland Central Province after participating in a community meeting on ending child marriage.
July 27, 2021 Dispatches

Victory Against Child Marriage in New York State

Sixth US State to Explicitly End Practice; Rest Should Follow Suit

Women protest child marriage at the New York state capitol in Albany, on Feb. 14, 2017.
July 14, 2021 Dispatches

New Pledges to End Child Marriage in Francophone Africa

Governments Need to Match Commitments with Action

A girl holds the hand of a boy in Agadez, Niger on October 9, 2018.
June 23, 2021 Dispatches

Discrimination in Tanzania’s Schools Ruining Girls’ Lives

President Suluhu Should Support Education of Pregnant Girls

Cartoon for Tanzania Education Report
June 16, 2021 News Release

Africa: Prioritize Education to Safeguard Children’s Rights

Guarantee Free Education for All; Tackle Abuses

“Angela,” 20, walks with her son near her home after returning from school in Migori county, western Kenya
June 14, 2021 Dispatches

Signs of Hope in Fight Against Child Marriage

Fifth US State Ends Marriage Under 18; UK Pledges to do the Same

A demonstrator wearing a bridal gown takes part in a protest urging legislators to end Massachusetts child marriage
June 3, 2021 Dispatches

New York Governor Should Sign Bill to End Child Marriage

Cuomo Can Help US State Lead by Joining Four Others that Have Banned the Practice

Women protest child marriage at the New York state capitol in Albany, on Feb. 14, 2017.

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