Africa: Adolescent girls in West and Central Africa: Data brief (Commentary) Relief Web - October 10, 2019 West and Central Africa today is the home of the forgotten girl. She may be Fatima in Western Cameroon, who at 12 years old can be found hiding behind her mother, about to be forcibly married … [Read more...]

Ethiopia: Community-led enforcement shows the way on ending child marriage in Ethiopia Ethiopian News - October 11, 2019 In 2014, the government embarked on an ambitious campaign to eliminate child marriage and other harmful practices by 2025. "We are seeing very good results as far as warding off … [Read more...]

Kenya: GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond (Press release) Relief Web - October 11, 2019 Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the traditional roles that society has dictated for generations. More and more are saying … [Read more...]

Malawi: International Day of the Girl: Fighting Child Marriage Palladium - October 11, 2019 Protazia Kamdambo is tackling child marriages in remote areas of Malawi. In this country, 46% of girls are married before the age of 18 and almost one in 10 are married before they turn 15. A 2017 … [Read more...]

Niger: A Love Of Soccer Keeps Girls In School In Niger Forbes - October 10, 2019 Niger has the highest rate of child marriage in the world. A successful UNICEF-supported program uses soccer to encourage girls to stay in school and avoid marrying young. Niger has the highest rate of child marriage … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Regulations Work to Protect Children from Abuse Asharq Al-Awsat - October 11, 2019 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that its laws and regulations are concerned with child protection and combating all forms of child abuse, including neglect, discrimination, and … [Read more...]