Breaking barriers: Addressing child, early and forced marriage in Eurasia

This report examines child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM) in seven Eurasian countries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan—and uncovers persistent challenges and legal and policy issues that continue to drive this harmful practice. The report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying causes, legal frameworks, and intervention strategies, is a call to action for policymakers and communities across the region.

The findings show that further legal reforms are needed, as child marriage remains deeply ingrained in these countries. The lack of accurate data collection, compounded by weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness, makes it difficult to assess the precise scale of the problem.