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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Imperative legal, policy, and institutional reforms for enhanced support and protection of child marriage victims and survivors

Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), with support from Equality Now, conducted a focused study on child marriage in Zimbabwe, using Epworth as a case study. The research examined the country’s laws, policies, action plans, and other mechanisms meant to protect and support victims and survivors of child marriage.

Female genital mutilation amongst Sudanese migrants in Greater Cairo: Perceptions and trends

This report investigates the experience and attitudes of Sudanese migrants in Egypt about female genital mutilation (FGM).

Exploring legal aid mechanisms for survivors of sexual violence: Lessons from South Asia

The South Asian Movement for Accessing Justice (SAMAJ) presents this regional report on legal aid systems in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Protecting the Girl Child: Using the Law to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Related Human Rights Violations

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Imperative legal, policy, and institutional reforms for enhanced support and protection of child marriage victims and survivors

Female genital mutilation amongst Sudanese migrants in Greater Cairo: Perceptions and trends

Exploring legal aid mechanisms for survivors of sexual violence: Lessons from South Asia

Protecting the Girl Child: Using the Law to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Related Human Rights Violations

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Imperative legal, policy, and institutional reforms for enhanced support and protection of child marriage victims and survivors

Female genital mutilation amongst Sudanese migrants in Greater Cairo: Perceptions and trends

Exploring legal aid mechanisms for survivors of sexual violence: Lessons from South Asia

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