Child Marriage
Early and unintended pregnancy: recommendations for the education sector
2017
Available evidence supports a clear and compelling role for the education sector in preventing early and unintended pregnancy and ensuring the right to education for pregnant and parenting girls.
At What Age?...are school-children employed, married and taken to court? - Trends over Time (Annotated version)
2011
This report provides analysis of legal minimum ages for education, marriage, employment and criminal responsibility across 187 countries and raises questions regarding the cross-sect
At What Age? …are school children employed, married and taken to court? (2nd Edition)
2004
This report provides analysis of legal minimum ages for education, marriage, employment and criminal responsibility across 187 countries and raises questions regarding the cross-sect
Child Marriage: Malawi
2014
The government of Malawi should increase efforts to end widespread child and forced marriage, or risk worsening poverty, illiteracy, and preventable maternal deaths in the country.
'I’ve Never Experienced Happiness’: Child Marriage in Malawi
2014
The report documents how child marriage prevents girls and women from participating in all spheres of life and how the practice violates their rights, including the right to education.
Marrying Too Young - End Child Marriage
2012
This report offers findings, analysis and recommendations to end child marriage, including through education.
International Instruments - Minimum Age of Marriage
2014
This document lists the international instruments that refer to the minimum age of marriage with their relevant provisions.
A Girl’s Right to Say No to Marriage - Working to end child marriage and keep girls in schools
2013
In this report, Plan is calling for urgent, concerted and integrated action at local, national and international levels to enable millions of girls to avoid child marriage, stay in school and benef