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March 21, 2018 Dispatches

Japan Moves to End Child Marriage

Bill Would Make 18 Minimum Marriage Age for Women and Men

A bride in traditional Japanese wedding attire poses for photos with her groom at the Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukaichi, southwestern Japan April 16, 2008.
February 14, 2018 Letter

Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights concerning Bangladesh

63rd plenary session

February 5, 2018 News Release

Florida: Child Marriage Ban Hits a Bump

Legislators Should Support Bill Setting Minimum Age at 18

Sonia Ossorio of NOW-NYC addresses the crowd at a protest against US laws allowing child marriage.
January 2, 2018 Commentary

#MeToo is Important, But the War on Women is a Far, Far Bigger Deal

Afghanistan cover
November 26, 2017 Commentary

Women’s Rights Movements: Strong but Embattled

Demonstrators attend a protest against rape and violence against women in Brasilia, Brazil, May 29, 2016. © 2016 Reuters
October 20, 2017 Commentary

Afghanistan Has a Tougher Law on Child Marriage than Florida

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October 12, 2017 Dispatches

Pakistan Should End Child Marriage

Regressive Step by Parliament on International Day of the Girl

A girl crosses a stream as she walks to school in Margalla Hills, Islamabad, October 24, 2014.
October 11, 2017 News Release

Globally Girls Struggle for Rights

Child Marriage, Limited Education Access Are Key Barriers

Girls in India during a hygiene training as part of the Great WASH Yatra. Himanshu Khagta, WASH United, 2012
August 8, 2017 Dispatches

Why No Rush to End Child Marriage in Nepal?

Still No Concrete Plan Despite Early Promises

17-year-old Anjana M., married at 14, sits outside her home with her two-year-old daughter Ishita. Anjana’s aunt and uncle pressured her to marry her husband because of rumors about her relationship with him. Anjana’s father sent her to Pokhara when she w
July 13, 2017 Dispatches

Time to Get Serious about Child Marriage in Latin America

Honduras Leads the Way, Passes Law Making Practice Illegal

Honduras map
June 20, 2017 News Release

US: New York Governor Signs Anti-Child Marriage Law

One of First States to Act; Others Should Follow

Governer Cuomo
June 16, 2017 News Release

Africa: Make Girls’ Access to Education a Reality

End Exclusion from School for Married, Pregnant Students

Cartoon for Tanzania Education Report
June 9, 2017 Dispatches

One Step Closer to Ending Child Marriage in New York

New York Law Still Allows 14-Year-Olds to Marry

Sonia Ossorio of NOW-NYC addresses the crowd at a protest against US laws allowing child marriage.
June 8, 2017 Dispatches

Time for Tonga to End Child Marriage

New Campaign Provides Opportunity to Abolish Child Marriage

The Royal Palace of Tonga.
May 24, 2017 Letter

Human Rights Watch submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women concerning Malaysia

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