7th janvier 2014

Protecting the girl child: Using the law to end child, early and forced marriage and related human rights violations

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Building on the body of Equality Now’s work for the protection of girls and women’s rights, this report illustrates the impact of child marriage through 11 case studies and includes an analysis of the laws and issues surrounding child marriage from 18 countries.

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The report was written in conjunction with pro bono support from TrustLaw Connect and carried out by law firm Latham & Watkins, in collaboration with AQLAAL Advocates (Pakistan), Ashurst Australia (Papua New Guinea), Bafakih & Nassief Lawyers and Legal Consultants (Saudi Arabia), Dr Kamal Hossain & Associates (Bangladesh), Kirthi Jayakumar (India), MMAKS Advocates (Uganda), P&A Asia (Cambodia), Tilleke & Gibbins (Thailand) and Webber Wentzel (Swaziland).

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Towards effective laws: An analytical framework and compendium of good practices on laws and policies to address child marriage

Guidelines for engaging religious and traditional leaders on ending violence against women and girls in Africa

Towards gender equal nationality laws: Law reform and momentum since 2023 – Progress, regress and ones to watch

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